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Base Charleston - UTV
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The U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement for a single Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) to support security patrols and monitoring operations across key locations including the new Base Charleston facility, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), all three piers, associated support facilities, and Building 681 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The solicitation, identified as 70Z036-26Q-BASEUTV, is structured as a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award under FAR Part 13.106-2, requiring offers to meet all technical requirements with an “Acceptable” rating to be eligible for award. The vehicle must have a diesel engine and standard package specifications with seating for four to six passengers, street tires preferred for durability, and no towing or payload capacity required. Delivery is due within 30 days of award at FOB Destination terms to the specified location at 1050 Register St., North Charleston, SC 29405. The procurement is restricted to small business concerns, and offerors must maintain active Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI) and Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) in SAM.gov with accurate, current representations and certifications completed within the last 12 months. Contractual compliance includes adherence to multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses relating to subcontractor sales restrictions, prohibitions on certain telecommunications and software providers, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and the prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements that restrict employee reporting. Labor standards require compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards, the combating of trafficking in persons, and applicable prevailing wage laws. The contract enforces strict inspection protocols, mandating pre-delivery inspections by the dealer and follow-on inspections by the receiving party at the destination; any discrepancies must be documented with timestamped photographs and will result in rejection of the vehicle. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) with a copy emailed to the Contracting Officer to avoid delays. The Contracting Officer, Shannon Bistline, and Contracting Officer’s Representative, John DiFrancesco Jr., oversee administration, while compliance with DHS-specific requirements including security controls for unclassified IT resources, Buy American Act provisions, and potential Miller Act payment bond protections are also required. The contract incorporates clause 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination
General Info
Contract Value
$31,062Place of Performance
North Charleston, SC, 29405, USASet-Aside
Awardee
FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies 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 70Z036-26-Q-BASEUTV. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses OR unrestricted. The NAICS code is 441227, with a size standard of $19.5M.
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 to provide a Utility Task Vehicle at USCG Base Charleston in Charleston, SC. 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 contact@example.gov by 11:00 AM EST June 5, 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 2:00 PM EST June 5, 2026 for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be answered.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC):
James Crone, GS12
Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000
Email: contact@example.gov
LOCATION
All work shall take place at the following location:
United States Coast Guard Base Charleston
1050 Register ST. SC 29401
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), 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 contact@example.gov no later than 11:00 AM EST on June 25, 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 right 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.
FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026)
This solicitation incorporates FAR 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Feb 2021)
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