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Training Vessels Support Services - Sole Source

Awarded

70Z02324CATCM0001Federal

Submission Closed12/06/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Headquarters awarded a sole source, short-term bridge contract to Bowhead Marine Support Services LLC for commercial training vessel support services. Located at the USCG Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama, this agreement ensures the continuation of essential services from November 25, 2023, through January 24, 2024, to prevent any operational interruptions while a follow-on contract is being procured. This procurement was executed under solicitation 70Z02324CATCM0001 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the total value did not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of 250,000 dollars. The contract was justified as a sole source purchase pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing that Bowhead Marine Support Services LLC was the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's immediate requirements under NAICS code 488390.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contract Value

$80,748.71

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Place of Performance

Mobile, AL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BOWHEAD MARINE SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC

Award Issued Date

11/28/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

J&A for Training Vessel Support Services

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 7

Award Notice

AwardedNov 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/06/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Contacts

Barbara A. Reithmaier

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Matthew L. Wallace

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Full Description

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Headquarters (CG-912) awarded a sole source, short-term contract of 2 months with Bowhead Marine Support Services LLC for commercial training vessel support services located at USCG Aviation Training Center, Mobile AL. This purchase was made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. See the attached J&A for details. This sole source is pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.