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12102QR260000538-USCGC DILIGENCE TUG SERVICES

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Submission Closed09/05/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Homeland Security, through the USCG Surface Force Logistics Center, is soliciting quotations for tug services to support the USCGC Diligence. The requirement involves providing inbound and outbound mooring services at Naval Air Station Pensacola Charlie Pier in Florida. The outbound service is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 0900, and the inbound service is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 1030. Assist tugs are required to be on standby thirty minutes prior to the start of each transit. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 488330 and is being conducted as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services. The resulting purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures. Due to an unusual and compelling urgency to ensure safety and mission readiness, the government is requesting quotes by September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the government, considering price, specifications, and quality. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a detailed cost breakdown, including unit and total pricing, on company letterhead.

General Info

Tug services for USCGC Diligence at NAS Pensacola, September 8-9, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

Pensacola, FL, 32508, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

FAR Matrix September

16 pages · specifications

High

SOW 12102PR260000538 - USCGC DILIGENCE TUG

2 pages · sow

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 1

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 4

Response deadline changed from Sep 4, 2026 to Sep 5, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/05/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sflc Procurement Branch 1(00080)

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Contacts

Karla P. Balint

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Solicitation Amendment #2

1. PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT

The purpose of this amendment is to:

Formally supersede and replace the quotation response deadline previously established in Amendment 0001.
Establish a final quotation closing deadline of TONIGHT, Friday, September 04, 2026, at 21:00 EST (9:00 PM EST).
Authorize direct quotation submission via email to the Government Point of Contact.

2. OPERATIONAL JUSTIFICATION FOR ACCELERATED DEADLINE

This schedule adjustment is required due to critical operational necessity and the mitigation of immediate mission risk. USCGC DILIGENCE operates under strict, time-sensitive underway windows that require dedicated commercial harbor tug support to ensure the safe execution of mooring and unmooring evolutions. The cutter cannot safely maneuver or shift berths without certified commercial assist assets, and any delay in executing these movements directly impedes scheduled operational tasking and Coast Guard maritime security missions.

Commercial harbor tug availability in the local operating area is exceptionally limited, and the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend creates severe regional vessel traffic and commercial asset scarcity. Accelerating the quotation closing window to tonight is required to finalize contract award and lock in commercial tug commitments before regional capacity is fully committed. Delaying award over the holiday weekend introduces unacceptable operational risk.

Unless otherwise specified, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. If a previous proposal was submitted by the first closing window and no response or revised proposal is received from the bidder on this amendment, the original proposal will be deemed final and binding and evaluated as-is. It is the sole responsibility of the interested party to monitor the solicitation for all modifications.

USCGC DILIGENCE TUG SERVICES

This synopsis/ solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), and the resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13. This requirement is of an unusual and compelling urgency in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The required services are necessary to ensure safety and mission readiness. Delay in award would result in unacceptable risk to government operations.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 12102QR260000538. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 488330. The small business size standard is $47M. This is a total small business set aside all responsible small business sources may submit quotations that will be considered. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), and the resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.
THE UNITED STATED COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

The contractor shall provide CGC Diligence Tug Services.

A. REQUIREMENT:

1. CGC Diligence tug services for outbound and inbound mooring, IAW with SOW.

2. Location of Performance (FOB Destination)

Naval Air Station Pensacola Charlie Pier,

Pensacola, FL, 32508

NAS Pensacola Charlie Pier, Pensacola, FL to Sea for outbound transit. Turning Basin to NAS Pensacola Charlie Middle Pier, Pensacola, Florida for inbound transit.

3. REQUIRED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for the outbound service is September 8th, 2026. USCGC Diligence will be departing NAS Pensacola at 0900. The period of performance for the inbound service is September 9th, 2026. USCGC Diligence will be returning to NAS Pensacola at 1030. Assist tugs shall be standing by for scheduled evolution thirty minutes prior to the initiation of transit.

Interested Vendors shall provide product/service details, Product Data Sheet, and cost breakdown IAW SOW for technical review. Vendors shall provide a detailed cost breakdown to include all the specifications to be reviewed by a technical rep.

NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis, i.e., the Government may issue a Purchase Order (PO) to the offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price, rather than issue a PO to each offeror based on the lowest quotation on each item.

As stated below, the provision at FAR 52.212-2- Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services-applies with the following addenda:

Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: The purchase order will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

1. Please provide any warranty information.
2. Vendors MUST have an active registration in www.sam.gov

The USCG/Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous and the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will utilize the simplified evaluation procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-2.

Please Note: Interested Offerors having the expertise as required are invited to submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation that will be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information:

(1) Cost Breakdown

(2) Unit Cost

(3) Extended Price

(4) Total Price

(5) Payment Terms

(6) Discount offered for prompt payment

(7) Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code.

Quotes must be received no later than 04 September 2026 at 9 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes are acceptable and shall be sent to SK1 Sebastian Prive at: Sebastian.R.Prive@uscg.mil and copy Contracting Officer, SKC Karla Balint at karla.p.balint@uscg.mil.

Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the RFQ must be forwarded to SK1 Sebastian Prive at email address - Sebastian.R.Prive@uscg.mil and carbon copy Contracting Officer, SKC SKC Karla Balint via email Karla.P.Balint@uscg.mil

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Nov 2024). To facilitate payment, contractors shall be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submitting a quotation. A UEI and SAM registration can be obtained via https://www.sam.gov.
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, past performance and quality.
FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) to include Alt I (Feb 2024). Offeror shall complete annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through https://www.sam.gov.
FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)
FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

The following clauses, and others as directed by the Contracting Officer as applicable, shall apply to this awarded contract:

FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026) (E.O.13126).
FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
FAR 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
(51)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Systems for Award Management (Oct 2018)
FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

NOTE: In addition to the listed clauses, please review the attached FAR Clause Matrix for all clauses applicable to this requirement.

*The above clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at https://acquisition.gov.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a), prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications via SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submitting a quotation. Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8 applies.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).