USCGC KIMBALL Fire Detection System Inspect and Test
ID: 70Z08526Q01201Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085)ALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FIRE PROTECTION (S202)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/527fd69617414ad0abe2ecbefe2d4fcf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors to provide inspection and testing services for the fire detection system aboard the USCGC KIMBALL, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The contract requires comprehensive services, including inspection, testing, and reporting on the shipboard fire fighting detection system, with the performance period set from February 9 to February 13, 2026. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the vessel, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal acquisition regulations and standards. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals electronically, demonstrating their technical capabilities and past performance, with all submissions due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, contact Jason Garris at JASON.A.GARRIS@USCG.MIL or Sean McTague at Sean.P.McTague@uscg.mil.

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    70Z08526Q01201_Clauses.pdf
    The document, "FAR CLAUSES FOR SOLICITATION 70Z08526Q01201," outlines mandatory federal acquisition regulations and clauses incorporated by reference for a fixed-price service contract below the simplified acquisition threshold. Key requirements cover System for Award Management (SAM) registration and maintenance, prohibitions against contracting with entities associated with Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or inverted domestic corporations, and restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment. It mandates compliance with small business set-aside rules, labor standards including fair wages, equal opportunity, and prohibitions against convict labor and human trafficking. The document also addresses environmental protection, privacy safeguards, payment terms, dispute resolution, and conditions for contract changes and termination. It notes that SAM may still require representations based on provisions not explicitly included in current solicitations.
    70Z08526Q01201_Provisions.pdf
    Solicitation 70Z08526Q01201 outlines critical FAR provisions for offerors, focusing on ethical contracting, system registrations, and supply chain security. Key requirements include representations regarding internal confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management (SAM) registration (FAR 52.204-7), and commercial and government entity (CAGE) code reporting. Offerors must also disclose ownership or control, and confirm they are not inverted domestic corporations. Instructions detail subcontractor disclosure: any subcontractor performing over 20% of the total contract value or critical elements must be identified with their name, business size, and work description. The government will evaluate proposed subcontractors for technical capability and performance risk, while the prime contractor remains fully responsible. Small business program representations and certifications are mandatory. Additionally, the solicitation includes FAR 52.204-29, requiring offerors to represent whether they are subject to Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) exclusion or removal orders, disclose covered articles if applicable, and immediately report any such orders after offer submission. This ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supply chain integrity.
    70Z08526Q01201_SOW.pdf
    This document outlines the general requirements and specific tasks for commercial contractors performing repairs on Coast Guard vessels, focusing on the inspection and testing of the Fire Detection System on the USCGC KIMBALL. The work, scheduled from February 9-13, 2026, at USCG Base Honolulu, requires adherence to SFLC Standard Specifications for welding, fire prevention, and electrical work. Contractors must provide a Qualified Technical Representative familiar with marine fire systems, submit a Fire Prevention Plan, and develop a detailed test plan in consultation with the Tech Rep. Key requirements include performing 100% tests on all fire detection system field devices, replacing batteries, and conducting operational tests post-repairs. The contractor must also address protective measures, interferences, and touch-up preservation. Proposals must include company information, past performance, technical representative certifications, and contact details for site visits.
    70Z08526Q01201_WD.pdf
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5689, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in American Samoa, Hawaii, and Johnston Island, effective December 3, 2025. It specifies hourly rates for various administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other occupations. The determination also details benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions apply to computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, including night and Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance guidelines are also provided. The document includes a conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to Service Contract Act regulations.
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