USCG Base Portsmouth Concrete Sinker Removal & Recycling
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth is soliciting proposals for Concrete Sinker Removal & Recycling services at its facility in Portsmouth, VA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The work involves inspecting, loading, and transporting concrete sinkers from the pier to a designated recycling facility. Quotations are due by February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of concrete sinkers from the pier at USCG Base Portsmouth. Key tasks include:
- Inspecting sinkers to determine truckload requirements.
- Loading concrete sinkers onto trucks using a crane provided by Base Portsmouth personnel (each load estimated at 20-22 tons).
- Transporting concrete sinkers to an approved recycling facility (e.g., Dunn Concrete Recycling or Military Highway Recycling).
- Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Disposal of unused materials/debris offsite.
- Profits generated from recycling concrete materials must be reported and remitted to the Government.
- Bidders should note that sinkers may contain metal bail and could be considered "dirty concrete," making a site visit strongly encouraged.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers from non-small businesses will be rejected.
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 4 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 8 days after contract award.
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026.
- Place of Performance: USCG Base Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23703.
Evaluation & Submission
Quotations will be evaluated based on Technical Capability and Price, with the award going to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Offerors must submit signed proposals including the solicitation number, company information, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and a technical approach demonstrating the ability to meet Statement of Work requirements. Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required throughout contract performance. Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Special Requirements & Notes
- Site Visit: Strongly encouraged to verify quantities. Arrange with BMC Troy Sulfridge at (765) 586-3541.
- Personnel & Safety: Contractors must provide a detailed employee list (full name, DOB, place of birth, current address, last 4 of SSN) to the QAE Representative five days prior to work. Adherence to OSHA (29 CFR 1910 & 1926) and EPA (40 CFR) regulations is mandatory. Safety and environmental programs require review by Base Safety Officer and Environmental Protection Specialist, respectively.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (2015-4341, Revision 32) for the specified geographic area, which includes Portsmouth, VA. This dictates minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees.
- Points of Contact: Primary contact for the solicitation is Frank Burton (frank.r.burton@uscg.mil). For QAE inquiries, contact BOSN Joshua Motta at (757) 788-1895.