Shipbreaking of USCG 160' Inland Construction Tenders
ID: 70Z02326SSHIPBREAKType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

SALVAGE- MARINE VESSELS (P300)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking interested vendors for shipbreaking services to dispose of up to 160’ Inland Construction Tenders deemed excess, located between St. Louis, Missouri, and Mobile, Alabama. The procurement involves dismantling, demilitarizing, and recycling or disposing of the vessels in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including the appointment of an Environmental Manager and adherence to stringent environmental protection measures. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the USCG's operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Interested firms must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by January 9, 2026, providing detailed information about their capabilities and past performance to Nichol Fitzpatrick at nichol.a.fitzpatrick@uscg.mil.

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    This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for shipbreaking and scrapping a 160' Inland Construction Tender (A-CLASS) between St. Louis, MO, and Mobile, AL. The project involves dismantling, demilitarizing, and recycling/disposing of the vessel at a commercial contractor's facility. Key requirements include adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations, provision of fire watch personnel, and stringent environmental protection measures, including hazardous waste disposal and regulatory notifications. The contractor must appoint an Environmental Manager. The work item specifies complete dismantling of the steel-hulled vessel, removal and disposal of all fluids, demilitarization of electronic equipment, and recycling of all salvageable materials. The U.S. Government retains ownership until dismantling is complete, after which the contractor assumes ownership of the scrap.
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