USCG Station Sandy Hook Pier Lighting
Overview
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PSC
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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 USCG Station Sandy Hook Pier Lighting project. This opportunity, designated as a Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2), involves replacing existing electrical conductors for pier lighting and cutter/boat shore tie connections at Station Sandy Hook in Highlands, NJ. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This project requires the installation of all new electrical conductors to provide power to cutter and boat shore tie connections, as well as pier lighting. The existing conductors have experienced repeated failures due to excessive splicing. Key requirements include:
- Conductor Installation: Running new electrical conductors from the nearest electrical panel in the Boat Maintenance Facility to downstream equipment.
- Environmental Suitability: Conductors must be suitable for continuous operation in wet locations, including tidal/splash zones, flooded pull boxes, and conduits below the mean water line.
- Technical Compliance: Adherence to codes and standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, UL standards, IEEE 1580, IEEE 45, UFC 4-152-01, and the Coast Guard Electrical Shore Ties Configuration Standard (CSTO). This includes specific voltage drop limits (≤3% for feeders, ≤5% total) and proper grounding/bonding.
- Coordination: Contractors must verify existing loads and feeder lengths in the field and coordinate power outages with Station Sandy Hook personnel, potentially providing temporary power.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Fixed-Price Services, per FAR clauses document)
- Set-Aside: Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
- Product Service Code: N061 (Installation Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, 20 Crispin Road, Highlands, NJ 07732.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 07, 2026
Special Requirements & Key Documents
Bidders must be licensed in New Jersey and possess a minimum of 5 years of marine/pier electrical experience. A pre-work survey is required to trace feeders and identify terminations. Submittals include product data, calculations (stamped by a licensed PE), shop drawings, and closeout documentation. A minimum 1-year warranty for workmanship and materials is required. Wages and benefits must comply with the Service Contract Act (SCA).
Key documents include the Statement of Work (SOW) detailing technical specifications and performance standards, an electrical drawings index (implying critical drawings for scope understanding), and a compilation of FAR clauses for fixed-price services which outline mandatory terms and conditions. Site visits are encouraged and must be scheduled with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO), Claire Sullivan (Claire.V.Sullivan@uscg.mil).