Notice of Solicitation Cancellation

The solicitation numbered 70Z036-26Q-FIREMAIN779, titled USCG Base Charleston Fire Main Supply Cleaning and Flush, was issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for non-commercial items under the Department of Homeland Security, specifically for Base Charleston. The acquisition was set aside entirely for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5 and utilized the NAICS code 238220. The work required diagnosis, inspection, cleaning, and flushing of a 6-inch cast-iron fire main supply line serving the Rice Mill Building at USCG Base Charleston, SC 29401, with the goal of restoring fire pump performance to 500 GPM by removing suspected debris, rust, and corrosion. The scope included hydro-flushing, drain snaking, chemical flushing, potential repair or replacement of the fire pump and piping, incidental work such as system draining and reinstallation of fittings, and mandatory documentation including before-and-after photographs and flow tests to verify performance. Offerors were required to submit proposals via email by 11:00 AM EST on June 19, 2026, using the SF-1442/1449 form with specific blocks completed, a technical proposal demonstrating understanding of the statement of work, and a detailed breakdown of labor and material costs. Proposals were evaluated under the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) standard, with technical capability serving as a pass/fail gate—any offer rated unacceptable was disqualified. Contractors had to hold NICET certifications in Inspection, Testing, and Repair of Water-Based Systems, comply with the Real ID Act by presenting government-issued identification, coordinate staging areas with the Coast Guard, provide personnel rosters and schedules, and adhere to DOL prevailing wage requirements. All vendors were mandated to have an active UEI registered in SAM.gov and to represent compliance with clauses prohibiting the use of Kaspersky Lab products and covered telecommunications equipment. Payment was required to be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with invoices also emailed to the Contracting Officer upon submission. Despite these detailed requirements and a planned performance period of 20 calendar days, the solicitation was officially canceled effective June 25, 2026, before any award could be made. All offerors were thanked for their participation, and inquiries were directed to Julia Kline at julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil.