USCGC POLAR STAR CRANE LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 technical services to restore the crane load moment indicator (LMI) system on the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The work involves providing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, and calibrate the LMI system for the ship's knuckle boom cranes. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide an authorized or certified OEM technical representative to perform field troubleshooting on the LMI system, which is a critical safety system. Tasks include:
- Coordinating a field visit for an OEM technician.
- Conducting initial and final operational tests of the equipment.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and adjusting the LMI system and related components.
- Commissioning and calibrating LMI console modules according to manufacturer instructions. The base requirement includes travel and up to 3 days of field services. Any additional repairs beyond the base scope require a Condition Found Report (CFR) and written authorization from the Contracting Officer (KO). The USCG will provide Government Furnished Property (GFP) including Console Mentor QVGA modules and Can Bus Cables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Period of Performance (Service): April 20-24, 2026
- Place of Performance: USCGC Polar Star at USCG Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98134
Special Requirements
Contractors must observe safety precautions and work in the presence of designated USCG personnel, who will operate all shipboard machinery. Access to government facilities requires a valid government-issued ID (REAL ID Act compliant) and USCG recommends U.S. citizenship for security processing. If referencing USCG Technical Publications, the contractor must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sean McTague at Sean.P.McTague@uscg.mil or (571) 614-3888.