USCGC FORWARD- HOT OIL FLUSH
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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 Force Logistics Center is soliciting quotes for Hot Oil Flush Services for the #2 Main Diesel Engine (MDE) on the USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotes due by April 06, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to perform a Hot Oil Flush on the #2 MDE after a center section overhaul and before initial engine start. This includes flushing the entire engine lube oil system (sump, internal passages, external piping, lube oil cooler, filter housing, and strainers). Key tasks involve removing, cleaning, inspecting, setting opening pressures, and reinstalling full flow relief valves per OEM specifications, circulating heated flushing oil until cleanliness standards are met, and restoring the system.
Period & Place of Performance
The services will be performed on the USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, VA 23703. The required period of performance is from September 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with a maximum on-site performance of 14 calendar days.
Contract Details
This procurement is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 52000QR260000183, processed under FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 12.6. The resulting purchase order will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract, awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.5). The NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1300 employees.
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote is most advantageous and offers the best value to the Government, considering specification, price, past performance, and quality. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None Basis."
Interested vendors must provide:
- Product/service details, Product Data Sheet, and cost breakdown (IAW SOW) for technical review.
- Detailed cost breakdown including Unit Cost, Extended Price, Total Price, Payment Terms, and prompt payment discounts.
- Warranty information.
- Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Documented proof of successfully completing a hot oil flush on an ALCO 251 series engine within the last five years.
- Mandatory: Vendors must be registered in www.sam.gov and complete electronic annual representations and certifications.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: April 06, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Email: Cornelius.n.Claiborne@uscg.mil (CC Sean.W.Hoy@uscg.mil).
- Questions: Direct to Cornelius.N.Claiborne@uscg.mil (CC Sean.W.Hoy@uscg.mil).