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USCGC Anvil Hull Cleaning/Divers
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This solicitation, designated 70Z036-26-Q-ANVIL003, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services issued by the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security to perform underwater hull cleaning and inspection on the CGC Anvil located at 196 Tradd Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 561990 and a size standard of $19.5 million, and it will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology under FAR 13.106. All offerors must submit a detailed quote on the SF-1449 form, including a breakdown of labor and material costs, their active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), and a technical proposal demonstrating understanding of the Statement of Work, which outlines requirements for cleaning marine fouling from submerged hull components, sea chests, propellers, and rudders using 4,000-psi pressure washing, along with photographic and video documentation and a formal report of pre- and post-cleaning conditions. The work must be completed within 30 calendar days of award, and performance will occur entirely on-site at the vessel’s mooring location. Proposals must be emailed to Julia.S.Kline2@uscg.mil no later than 11:00 AM EST on May 26, 2026; questions must be submitted in writing by May 25, 2026, and all responses will be published for transparency. Site visits are optional but not encouraged as an excuse for inadequate proposal preparation. Offerors must ensure their UEI is active in SAM.gov and comply with all applicable FAR clauses including 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.204-25, and 52.222-90, along with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination. The Government reserves the right to reject any quotation that is unreasonable, non-compliant, or reflects a lack of competence, and may decline to award if no offeror meets the technical threshold or if funds are unavailable. Key personnel, including a designated Project Manager, must be available during business hours, and contractors must adhere to strict security protocols including badge visibility, DHS escort policies, and
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Charleston, SC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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 70Z036-26-Q-ANVIL003. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses OR unrestricted. The NAICS code is 561990 , 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 conduct a hull cleaning and hull report for CGC Anvil in Charleston, SC 29407. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
All bidders are encouraged to visit the site to verify all work details and to become familiar with the existing conditions under which the work will be performed prior to submitting their quotes. Site visits may be conducted Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. To arrange a site visit, please contact MKC Steven Newsom at (706) 499-9629at least 24 hours prior to desired site visit date.
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Ste visits are not required for this solicitation. All necessary information regarding the requirements is provided in the Statement of Work.
Failure to conduct a site visit does not relieve bidders of responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing this work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any assumptions, understandings, or representations made by any of its officers or agents unless such information is included in the solicitation, SOW, or other written documents.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Julia.S.Kline2@uscg.mil by 11:00 AM EST May 25, 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 12:00 PM EST May 25, 2026 for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be answered.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC):
MKC Steven Newsom
Email: Steven.K.Newsom@uscg.mil
Phone: (706) 499-9629
LOCATION
All work shall take place at the following location:
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Anvil
196 Tradd Street
Charleston SC. 29407
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 Julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil no later than 11:00 AM EST on May 26, 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)
Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4443 Revision 30 Published 7/8/2025 (delete if a supply only purchase).
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