USCGC WAESCHE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE
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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 United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotations for a Fire Detection System Upgrade for the USCGC WAESCHE (WMSL 751). This is a parts-only procurement for specific Siemens and Chipkin Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components. The acquisition is Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition/Open Market), allowing all responsible sources to submit. Quotations are due by 0800 Pacific Time, May 27, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Title: USCGC WAESCHE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE
- Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 70Z08526Q024250)
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, SFLC Procurement Branch 2
- NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Product Service Code: J020 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide new, OEM parts for the USCGC WAESCHE's Fire Detection System upgrade. This is strictly a parts-only procurement to support a scheduled maintenance availability. Key components include:
- Siemens DB ADPT DB 11 TO DB 3 BASE ADPT (10 EA)
- Siemens 504 point system with 170W power supply (1 EA)
- Siemens HMS-S ADDRESSABLE SINGLE ACTION PULLSTATION (51 EA)
- Siemens FDO421 Smoke detector (21 EA)
- Siemens FC2050-US Master Fire Alarm Panel (1 EA)
- Chipkin Field Server (1 EA)
- Miscellaneous materials, freight, and warranty. A full list of required parts is detailed in the Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.5)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition/Open Market)
- Response Due Date: May 27, 2026, 0800 Pacific Time
- Delivery Deadline: All parts must be delivered no later than June 1, 2026.
- Shipping Address: CGC WAESCHE (WMSL 751), SFLC LRE PL, 1 Eagle Road, Alameda, California 94501, c/o Port Engineer: LT Kevin Holmes.
- Government's Follow-on Installation Period: June 1, 2026 – July 28, 2026, making on-time delivery critical.
Eligibility & Evaluation
All responsible sources, including large and small businesses, may submit quotations. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sean McTague (Sean.P.McTague@uscg.mil, 15716143888)
- Secondary: ULISES BALMACEDA (Ulises.O.Balmaceda@uscg.mil, 2068200307)