J--Boston National Historical Park - Maritime Service

This contract, identified as solicitation number 140P4326Q0022, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for maritime services at the Boston National Historical Park, specifically at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The award will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a period of performance from May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027. The scope encompasses a range of critical maritime maintenance activities including line handling, underwater hull cleaning and inspection, fuel tank cleaning with gas-free certification, removal of abandoned marine materials, repair and modification of brow and gangway structures, and targeted ultrasonic thickness testing on the USS Cassin Young’s hull. All work must be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work and comply with applicable federal regulations including OSHA safety standards and 29 CFR Part 4 under the Service Contract Labor Standards. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, and accelerated payment terms are provided for small business subcontractors. The contract includes five optional CLINs to address future maintenance needs, though pricing details for all line items are left blank for offerors to complete, indicating the government will evaluate proposals based on technical merit and compliance prior to award. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements including adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering government property, warranty of services, payment terms, disputes, stop-work orders, and cybersecurity restrictions such as prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products and certain telecommunications equipment. Labor compliance obligations are extensive, mandating payment of minimum wage under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under EO 13706, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower protections. The contractor must also comply with the prevailing wage determinations outlined in SCA Wage Determination 2015-4047 Rev 32 and affirmatively represent their small business status as defined by NAICS code 488390, with a size standard of $47 million. Security and supply chain requirements include restrictions on foreign-owned contracting entities and prohibitions on certain foreign-sourced equipment and services, while ethical standards are reinforced through mandatory codes of conduct and confidentiality protections. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 1, 2026, to the contracting officer, Samuel McKenzie, and must include past performance references, detailed project experience, completed certifications, and fully populated pricing tables. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 23