Conduct Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Testing

The contract solicits asbestos and lead-based paint sampling and testing services across multiple U.S. Coast Guard units throughout California, under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a total small business set-aside, requiring offerors to be registered in SAM.gov and meet the $19 million small business size standard under NAICS code 541380. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email no later than June 4, 2026, with strict formatting requirements including company letterhead, current SAM representations and certifications, a detailed technical approach addressing every aspect of the Statement of Work, and a comprehensive pricing breakdown that includes materials, personnel, and equipment costs with a total CLIN amount. Technical acceptability serves as the primary evaluation gate, with award going to the lowest-priced offer deemed acceptable; pricing is not scored but must be complete and reasonable. Performance is limited to a 60-day window following the Notice to Proceed, with multiple work sites including Fort Bragg, Tahoe City, San Francisco, and other locations, each requiring adherence to specific sampling protocols, waste disposal regulations, and environmental compliance. All contractors must ensure employees complete background investigations for facility and CUI access, maintain U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and complete CUI training within 60 days of award, with mandatory flow-down of CUI requirements to subcontractors. The contract enforces clauses related to differing site conditions, inspection, warranty, default, and prompt payment, and mandates compliance with the Buy American Act, System for Award Management, electronic funds transfer, and the Invoice Processing Platform for all payments. Access to project sites requires prior coordination, and a base access list must be completed for all personnel. All communications, including inquiries and photo requests, must be directed to the designated points of contact, and submission of proposals exceeding the 9MB email limit requires multiple emails with clear numbering.