USCGC Saginaw Dock Side Exhaust Cleaning
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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 (USCG) Industrial Production Facility New Orleans is soliciting quotes for dockside exhaust system cleaning services for the USCGC Saginaw. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, structured as a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract, with award based on the Lowest Price. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Opportunity Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) under solicitation number 70Z02926QNEWO6034. The applicable NAICS code is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) and the PSC code is J047 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Pipe, Tubing, Hose, And Fittings).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the comprehensive cleaning of the exhaust system onboard the USCGC Saginaw. This includes:
- Main Diesel Engine (MDE) Exhaust Piping Cleaning: Cleaning of the MDE exhaust piping system and associated stack uptakes to remove soot, tar, and foreign matter, including disconnection, reassembly, and replacement of gaskets and fasteners.
- Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) Exhaust Piping Cleaning: Similar cleaning for SSDG #1 and #2 exhaust piping and stack uptakes.
- Boiler Exhaust Stack Uptakes Cleaning: Cleaning of the interior surfaces of the boiler exhaust stack uptakes.
All work requires the contractor to develop a waste disposal plan, erect necessary staging/scaffolding, implement safety precautions (including safety netting), perform visual inspections, and conduct touch-up preservation. The work is scheduled to occur during the vessel's dockside period from April 13 to May 18 at the USCG IPF New Orleans, LA.
Key Requirements & Attachments
Bidders must adhere to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses, as well as Department of Labor Wage Rates for Service (SCA Wage Determination 2015-5189). The Statement of Work (SOW) and ship drawings (including the "Booklet of General Plans") provide detailed specifications, illustrations, and requirements. All materials supplied must be new, of good quality, and meet industry standards. Site visits are highly encouraged to understand conditions impacting performance; contact Mr. Mark Showalter to arrange.
Submission & Deadlines
- Questions Due: February 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST. Submit questions to Mr. Mark Showalter at Mark.j.showalter@uscg.mil.
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST. Submit quotes via email to Wesley.k.hanna@uscg.mil.
- Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
Government Point of Contact
- Mr. Mark Showalter: Mark.j.showalter@uscg.mil, 206-836-3733 (for questions and site visits)
- Wesley Hanna: Wesley.k.hanna@uscg.mil (for quote submission)