154’ FRC Docking Cart - Initial Certification
ID: 70Z04026Q60362Type: Solicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)BALTIMORE, MD, 21226, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: MARINE ENGINEERING (C216)

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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractors to provide initial certification for a 154' FRC Docking Cart Assembly. The procurement requires the contractor to conduct comprehensive inspections and testing in accordance with SFLC Standard Specification 8634 and specific Coast Guard drawings, ensuring the equipment meets safety and operational standards. This certification process is critical for the operational readiness of Coast Guard equipment, involving visual and magnetic particle non-destructive testing, load testing, and the submission of a detailed Certification Report within 30 days of testing completion. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Kenneth Palmer at kenneth.t.palmer@uscg.mil or Keith Hare at keith.f.hare@uscg.mil, with all work to be performed at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD.

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    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for certifying one 154’ FRC Docking Cart Assembly for the U.S. Coast Guard. The contractor must conduct all necessary inspections to issue an initial certification in accordance with SFLC Standard Specification 8634 and specific Coast Guard drawings. All inspections will take place at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD, and must be completed within 30 days of load testing. The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive Certification Report, which includes a signed and sealed Appendix B-2 by a Maryland Professional Engineer, completed Appendices B-23 and B-24, an inspection overview, proof testing documentation, inspection findings with supporting documents, a surveyor’s endorsement, and an NDT Weld Test Report. This SOW ensures the docking cart meets safety and operational standards through rigorous certification processes.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) for PR# 2126406Y61P3399001 outlines the requirements for certifying a 154' FRC Docking Cart Assembly for the U.S. Coast Guard. The contractor is responsible for conducting all necessary inspections to issue initial certification, adhering to SFLC Standard Specification 8634 and specific Coast Guard drawings. All inspections must take place at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD. The certification process includes visual and magnetic particle non-destructive testing and load testing documentation. The contractor must provide a Certification Report within 30 days of load testing. This report must include a signed and sealed Appendix B-2 from a Maryland Professional Engineer, completed Appendices B-23 and B-24, an inspection overview, proof testing results, inspection findings with supporting documentation, a "SATISFACTORY" or "UNSATISFACTORY" Surveyor's Endorsement, and an NDT Weld Test Report. This RFP aims to ensure the safety and compliance of critical Coast Guard equipment.
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