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Crane Operator, Rigger, and Forklift Train-the-Trainer Courses for USCG Base Charleston
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This solicitation, numbered 70Z03626Q0024-2, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston under the Department of Homeland Security, fully set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 611430 and a size standard of $15.0 million. The requirement is for one iteration each of a Crane Operator course, a Rigger course, and a Forklift Train-the-Trainer course, to be delivered between July 6 and September 30, 2026, at the specified location in North Charleston, South Carolina, on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center campus. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with evaluation based on a pass/fail technical assessment against the Statement of Work—any proposal rated Unacceptable will be disqualified regardless of price. All quotes must include a completed SF-1449 form, a brief technical proposal demonstrating full comprehension of the SOW, and a detailed breakdown of labor and material costs, with the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier and Tax Identification Number clearly displayed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to adam.s.hitchcox@uscg.mil no later than 12:00 PM EST on May 27, 2026, and responses submitted by mail or phone will not be accepted. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov, comply with the Buy American Act, and meet all Service Contract Act wage requirements as outlined in the applicable wage determination. Instructors must undergo standard base access vetting with advance submission of personal identification details and REAL ID verification at least five business days before training, with no CAC or additional DHS/USCG clearance required. Training sessions will be scheduled on weekdays from 0800 to 1600 EST, conducted sequentially—not concurrently—and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Performance must adhere to industry standards for safety and training quality, including compliance with OSHA 1926.1400, ANSI/ASME B30.5, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178. Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform at ipp.gov, with a copy emailed to the Contracting Officer, and payment inquiries directed to the USCG Finance Center. The Government reserves the right to reject any quote
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Place of Performance
North Charleston, SC, 29405, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis constitutes a solicitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through federal acquisition circular 2024-02.
The solicitation number is 70Z03626Q0024-2. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 611430, with a size standard of $15.0M.
The contract type will be a firm fixed-price purchase order. The evaluation process will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for a crane operator course, rigger course, and forklift train-the-trainer course. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Ste visits are not required for this solicitation. All necessary information regarding the requirements is provided in the Statement of Work.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to adam.s.hitchcox@uscg.mil by 5:00 PM EST on May 13th, 2026. Please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. To maintain fairness, all questions and their corresponding answers will be posted on the solicitation no later than 5:00 PM EST May 15th, 2026 for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the May 13th question deadline will not be answered.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC):
SKC Adam Hitchcox
Email: Adam.S.Hitchcox@uscg.mil
Phone: (571) 608-4730
LOCATION
All work shall take place at the following location:
U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston
1050 Register St
North Charleston, SC 29405
Ensure sure that your UEI is updated/or registered via www.SAM.gov website. It is mandatory that your UEI number is active within the SAM.gov website before doing business with the Coast Guard.
Interested vendors must download and review all attachments included in this solicitation package, which consist of the Statement of Work (SOW), Service Contract Act Wage Determination, SF-1449, and applicable Provisions and Clauses. Please read the entire solicitation package carefully before preparing your quote.
Quotes must include a detailed breakdown of estimated labor and material costs, and must clearly display the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
All quotes must be submitted via email to Adam.S.Hitchcox@uscg.mil no later than 12:00 PM EST on May 27, 2026. In addition to submitting your bid on the SF-1449, please provide a brief technical proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the Statement of Work and describes the approach to fulfilling all requirements.
Quotes submitted via mail or telephone will not be accepted. A formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.Gov.
The Government intends to award the contract in its entirety to a single contractor on an all-or-nothing basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and most advantageous to the Government, in accordance with the evaluation and award procedures outlined in FAR 13.106. While the intent is to select one contractor for this acquisition, the Government reserves the right not to make an award at all, depending on the quality of the proposals, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.
The Government reserves the riteght to reject any quotation that is deemed unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or if the cost is unreasonably high or low when compared to Government estimates. A proposal may be rejected if it reflects an inherent lack of competence or a failure to understand the complexity and risks associated with the program.
Applicable FAR Clauses by References:
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.212-5- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
This solicitation incorporates FAR 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Feb 2021)
Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4427 Revision 33 Published 3/30/2026
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