USCG Long Island Sound Chemical injector
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for the installation of chemical feeder systems at residential private well water systems within USCG housing units in Guilford, Connecticut. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The primary goal is to address nuisance taste/odor concerns, specifically a rotten egg smell, and integrate new chemical injection equipment with existing well water treatment components. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, testing, startup, commissioning, cleanup, documentation, and warranty support. The work involves furnishing and installing chemical feeder systems and associated treatment components (e.g., chemical feed pump, carbon filtration) at nine specified residential units on North View Drive, Guilford, CT. Key tasks include:
- Conducting field surveys to verify existing conditions and installation constraints.
- Integrating new equipment with existing well water systems, pressure tanks, and piping.
- Ensuring all chemicals are appropriate for drinking water and certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 60.
- Providing proper backflow/cross-connection protection and secondary containment for chemical storage.
- Labeling components and providing sampling points for performance verification.
- Flushing, starting up, calibrating, and adjusting each system.
- Repairing any disturbed piping or minor wall/floor penetrations.
- Daily removal of installation debris and maintaining clean, safe work areas.
- Coordinating work with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and residents due to occupied housing. All wage and benefits must comply with the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis Bacon Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: Z2NE - Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities
- Place of Performance: Guilford, CT 06437 (specifically 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, and 24 North View Dr.)
- Period of Performance: Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 0800-1500, with COR authorization.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Published Date: May 14, 2026, 4:24 PM Z
Special Requirements & Notes
Bidders are highly encouraged to conduct a site visit. Compliance with all applicable federal, state (CT DPH, CT DEEP), and local regulations, codes, and safety requirements (OSHA) is mandatory. Offerors must provide manufacturer cut sheets, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), NSF certifications, proposed installation layout, schedule, resident access plan, and proof of licenses. A minimum one-year workmanship warranty is required from the date of Government acceptance. Offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, including a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Required representations and certifications, including those related to telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment (FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.204-26) and Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders (FAR 52.204-29), must be completed.