USCGC VENTUROUS BOILER REPLACEMENT
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 Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotes for the replacement of the port (NR2) service boiler assembly aboard the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-625). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor is responsible for renewing the ship's port service boiler assembly, including the shell, tubes, associated valves, and burner assembly located in the Engine Room. Key tasks include:
- Removal: Disconnecting piping, insulation, and exhaust ductwork; cropping out and disposing of the existing boiler.
- Installation: Rigging and installing a Government-Furnished Way-Wolff boiler (Model 5848-14E).
- Technical Requirements: Managing interferences (fuel/steam piping, wiring, etc.), cleaning bilges, and preserving foundation surfaces.
- Testing: Performing hydrostatic testing of the new boiler and associated piping, followed by a full operational demonstration in the presence of a Coast Guard Inspector.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: February 23, 2026 – March 18, 2026
- Location: St. Petersburg, FL
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 09:00 AM EST
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering technical specifications, price, past performance, and quality. The government reserves the right to award on an "all or none" basis.
Additional Notes
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to perform a ship check prior to bidding due to limited accessibility and numerous interferences. Quotes must include a detailed cost breakdown, UEI, and Cage Code on company letterhead.