52000QR260001486 USCGC JOHN WITHERSPOON HULL CLEANING AND ZINC RENEWAL
ID: 52000QR260001486Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080)NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (J020)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide underwater hull inspection, cleaning, and zinc renewal services for the CGC JOHN WITHERSPOON. The procurement requires trained personnel to conduct thorough inspections and cleaning of the vessel's hull, coating system, and associated components, along with the replacement of zinc anodes, including 12 additional stern tube zincs not covered in standard procedures. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational readiness and longevity of the vessel and is scheduled to take place between February 10 and March 10, 2026, at USCG Base Ketchikan, Alaska. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 8, 2025, and can reach out to the primary contacts, Timothy Ford and Joshua Miller, via email for further inquiries.

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    The "Smart Matrix Table" from Acquisition.GOV lists numerous federal provisions and clauses, effective from June 2003 to January 2025, relevant to government contracting. These encompass a wide range of topics, including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements, unique entity identification, system for award management, reporting executive compensation, safeguarding contractor information systems, and various small business program representations. The table also details clauses related to employment practices (e.g., equal opportunity, veteran employment), environmental considerations (e.g., biobased products, ozone-depleting substances), "Buy American" provisions, restrictions on foreign purchases, and financial matters like electronic funds transfer and tax on foreign procurements. Additionally, it covers disputes, earned value management, privacy safeguards, government property, and SAFETY Act provisions, indicating their applicability across different procurement types (FP, SUP, SAP, CP/CS).
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for an underwater hull inspection, cleaning, and zinc anode renewal for the CGC JOHN WITHERSPOON. This project, scheduled between February 10 and March 10, 2026, at USCG Base Ketchikan, Alaska, mandates trained personnel and a dive tender for all operations. The scope includes inspecting and cleaning the hull, coating system, transducers, drive systems, appendages, and cathodic protection, followed by zinc anode replacement—including 12 additional stern tube zincs not in standard procedures. Documentation must include written and audio-video reports, submitted within 24 hours of inspection, detailing all findings, damages, and cleaning efforts. The vessel's crew will secure all machinery to ensure diver safety, emphasizing the critical nature of adherence to safety and procedural guidelines.
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