UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WATER BUOY SERVICE
ID: PR71117PR25000016_18_19Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDBASE KETCHIKAN(00035)KETCHIKAN, AK, 99901, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE) (Z2QA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/733cdb14e9854d6bbe0aae49df1ce6bb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide water buoy services in various locations across Alaska. The contract encompasses the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and removal of navigational buoys, ensuring they are properly marked and maintained in accordance with Coast Guard specifications. This initiative is crucial for enhancing navigational safety in Alaskan waters, particularly in areas such as the Kwigillingok River, Unalakleet River, and Kotzebue Sound. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for May 2025, and services expected to commence on June 1, 2025. Interested contractors can reach out to Deno Stamos at deno.a.stamos@uscg.mil or Benjamin Reedy at benjamin.r.reedy@uscg.mil for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DENO STAMOS
    deno.a.stamos@uscg.mil
    Benjamin Reedy
    (907) 228-0366
    benjamin.r.reedy@uscg.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Data Sheet 2-K-34 3NFR.pdf
    Data Sheet 2-K-36 4NFR buoy.pdf
    Data Sheet 2-K-41 FWCFR.pdf
    Data Sheet 2-K-42 FWNFR.pdf
    LNFR LCFR.pdf
    Markings for CG buoys.pdf
    master_cover_page_USCG_BOUY_RQMT_FINAL_FINAL_TOPOST_TOSAM_withSUPPORTINGCLAUSE_INFO.docx
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a combined synopsis solicitation for water buoy services in various Alaskan locations, with a primary focus on the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and removal of navigational buoys. This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded based on the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. The anticipated award date is May 2025, with services commencing on June 1, 2025, for a base period lasting until November 1, 2025, and two optional periods thereafter. Contractors are required to provide labor and materials for several specified locations, including the Kwigillingok River, Unalakleet River, and Kotzebue Sound, ensuring that buoys are properly installed, maintained, marked, and subsequently removed in accordance with Coast Guard specifications. Payment terms involve a structured disbursement throughout the contract duration, contingent upon service completion and notification requirements. The document stipulates a robust set of specifications and tasks each contractor must fulfill, including reporting practices and safety measures. Proposals must be submitted by April 10, 2025, and adherence to FAR regulations is crucial for compliance and evaluation. Overall, this solicitation reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring navigational safety through effective water buoy management in Alaskan waters.
    master_cover_page_USCG_BOUY_RQMT_FINAL_FINAL_TOPOST_TOSAM.docx
    The Department of Homeland Security, via the U.S. Coast Guard, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for water buoy services in various Alaskan locations. This 100% small business set-aside contract anticipates awards starting May 2025, with services scheduled to commence on June 1, 2025. The contract includes a base period and two option years, addressing the installation, maintenance, and removal of marine navigation buoys in locations such as the Kwigillingok and Unalakleet River Entrances and Kotzebue Sound. Deliverables include fabrication, mooring, and tracking of buoys, ensuring they are painted, numbered, and marked correctly as per Coast Guard specifications. Contractors must provide labor, materials, and mooring systems while adhering to strict safety and notification procedures for mooring adjustments and buoy replacements. Payment is structured in phases based on successful service delivery. The RFP also notes that all costs, including shipping, must be included in contractor bids. The Coast Guard reserves the right to award multiple contracts based on the lowest bids from technically acceptable offerings. The document stresses that fund availability determines contract execution, emphasizing the government’s financial constraints.
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