USCGC MORRO BAY MDE GENERATOR LOAD BANKING
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center is seeking proposals for Main Diesel Engine (MDE) Generator Load Banking services for the USCGC MORRO BAY. This requirement involves providing parts and services to perform load banking on the vessel's #2 Main Diesel Engine/Propulsion Generator (Westinghouse, 1000KW, 900VDC, 850 RPMs, 6 Pole) in Cleveland, OH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026, at 0800 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide shipboard technical support and all necessary equipment to perform load banking of the #2 Main Diesel Engine/Propulsion Generator. Key requirements include:
- Providing qualified technicians experienced in marine generator load banking.
- Supplying all required equipment, including load bank(s) matching generator characteristics, approximately 150 ft of electric wiring, and a portable particle counter.
- Furnishing and installing protective measures and managing interferences according to SFLC Std Spec 0000.
- Preventing contamination of personnel and spaces.
- Submitting a detailed work plan outlining procedures, equipment, and technician qualifications.
- Ensuring a Coast Guard Inspector is present during all load banking procedures and submitting a written report upon completion.
- Disconnecting all equipment and returning the Main Propulsion Generator (MPG) to its original configuration after the MDE break-in period, and cleaning any contaminated surfaces.
- Adhering to specific load banking loads and timelines as detailed in the Statement of Work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13.5).
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – April 03, 2026.
- Place of Performance: USCGC MORRO BAY, 1055 E 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship and Marine Equipment Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 0800 Pacific Time.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Registration: Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award.
- Questions: Direct all questions regarding the scope of work to the Contracting Officer through the technical representative.
Additional Notes
Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment during operational testing, excluding the load bank. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-65 dated January 29, 2013.