Vibration Repair
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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 Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotes for Vibration Repair services for the USCGC Healy's Small Boat 26321 (OTH Mark IV, Hull Number 26321). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to address recurring engine vibration and intermittent squealing, which have led to repeated belt failures. Work will be performed in or near Portland, OR. Quotes are due March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to inspect, diagnose, and repair the engine vibration and belt failure issues on the Small Boat. Key tasks include:
- Comprehensive Inspection and Diagnosis: Perform a thorough visual inspection, conduct a diagnostic scan using Cummins INSITE or equivalent, and perform a vibration analysis to pinpoint the source and frequency of vibration.
- Pulley and Belt System Repair: Re-align all engine pulleys, replace misaligned or damaged components (including idler shaft, idler pulley, alternator, and associated brackets/fasteners), inspect and replace accessible bearings with new OEM-specified parts, and replace all engine belts with new, high-quality belts.
- Engine Tune-Up and General Maintenance: Perform a general engine inspection and tune-up to address overall vibration and reliability concerns.
- Condition Found Report (CFR): If additional discrepancies are identified, the contractor must immediately notify the Unit POC and submit a written CFR detailing the issue, recommended corrective action, parts/labor breakdown, cost estimate, and schedule impact. Unauthorized work will not be reimbursed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Request For Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: 15 days after award, with contract completion no later than April 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (within 50 miles of Portland, OR) or onboard Vigor Shipyard, Portland, OR.
- Quotes Due: March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Technical Capability: The offeror’s ability to perform the services described in the Performance Work Statement.
- Past Performance: The offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance.
- Price: Fair and reasonable pricing.
Special Requirements & Submission
- Work must be performed by a Cummins certified technician.
- OEM parts are required unless otherwise approved.
- Operational testing and demonstration of proper functionality to a USCG representative are required for acceptance.
- Deliverables include an itemized invoice, service report, parts list, and warranty documentation.
- Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil. The email subject line must include the solicitation number: 52000PR260023503.
- For technical questions, contact Mitchell Sabo at Mitchell.T.Sabo@uscg.mil.