USCGC Bluefin Shaft Seal Tech Rep
Overview
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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, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotes (RFQ 70Z04026Q60949) for a USCGC Bluefin Shaft Seal Tech Rep. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The work involves providing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Technical Representative for the Chestern seal system on the USCGC Bluefin at the US Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. Quotes are due by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a qualified OEM Tech Rep, certified on the Chestern seal system, to advise on proprietary information and assist with the proper disassembly, reassembly, and installation of the seals. The Tech Rep will also rebuild mechanical and inflatable shaft seals using Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) rebuild kits and components, guided by Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 4499. The estimated performance date is on or around May 12, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Basis for Award: Best Value, considering technical requirements, adherence to deadlines, and price, under FAR 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Past performance will be reviewed for FAR 9.1 responsibility.
- Payment: Net 30, processed through IPP (https://www.ipp.gov). Vendors must secure funding until delivery and acceptance by the US Coast Guard.
- Wage Determination: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4265, Revision No. 32) applies, establishing minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in specified Maryland counties. Bidders must account for this in their labor cost calculations.
- Drawings: If required by the Statement of Work, quotes must include Professional Engineer-approved drawings. Access to some drawings may be Export-Controlled and require Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must be emailed to SK2 Jariel Ocasio at Jariel.o.ocasiorodriguez@uscg.mil.
- The email subject line must include
70Z04026Q60949. - Required vendor information includes Entity Name, Unique Entity ID, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and POC Email Address.
- The Tech Rep's resume and references must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the arrival conference.
Key Dates
- Quotes Due: February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern
- Estimated Performance Date: May 12, 2026
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
Contact Information
- For Quotes: Jariel Ocasio (jariel.o.ocasiorodriguez@uscg.mil)
- For Site Visit Scheduling: David Scharf (David.J.Scharf@uscg.mil)