SAM #70Z036-26Q-FRONTGATE

USCG Charleston Front Gate Repair and Firmware Upgrade Solicitation

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Base Charleston is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a turnkey repair and firmware upgrade of its front gate at 196 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC. - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard (USCG), Base Charleston, under the Department of Homeland Security - Point of contact: CWO Cody Wood - Products and Equipment Requested: - Reaction Fin Mid Section Kit (1) - Reaction Fin Left End Kit (1) - Reaction Fin Right End Kit (1) - Complete Lock Assembly (1) - Cam Roller Assemblies (12 per operator) - VMAG Programmer with cable (1) for PLC firmware update - Field Programming Kit (1) for VMAG PLC - Services Requested: - Onsite training for unit personnel on new equipment - 12-month warranty service for parts and labor, covering defects in installation or workmanship - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, training, and maintenance documentation - Personnel must have 5+ years of experience with commercial gates and operators - Work must be completed within 5 calendar days, with advance notification before mobilization - Project includes firmware upgrade and field programming of gate control systems - Solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 441227 - Firm fixed-price contract; evaluation based on technical acceptability and price

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This combined synopsis constitutes a solicitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through federal acquisition circular 2024-02.   

The solicitation number is 70Z036-26Q-FRONTGATE.  This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses.  The NAICS code is 238210 , with a size standard of $19M.   

The contract type will be a firm fixed-price purchase order.  The evaluation process will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. 

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to repair the front gate at USCG BASE Charleston, 196 TRADD ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401.  Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).   

Site visit is required by prospective bidders to inspect the work in place and verify the amount of work necessary to complete the job.  Prospective bidders must schedule a site visit by emailing the Cody Wood, CWO at cody.a.wood@uscg.mil between the hours 0800-1530 Monday - Friday. 

Failure to conduct a site visit does not relieve bidders of responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing this work.  The Government assumes no responsibility for any assumptions, understandings, or representations made by any of its officers or agents unless such information is included in the solicitation, SOW, or other written documents. 

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil  by 11:00 AM EST August 18, 2026.  Please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email.  To maintain fairness, all questions and their corresponding answers will be posted on the solicitation no later than 2:00 PM EST August 16,2026 for visibility to all interested vendors.  Questions submitted after the deadline will not be answered. 

POINT OF CONTACT (POC):  

Julia Kline, GS9 

Telephone: (206)-827-1234  

Email: Julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil 

LOCATION  

All work shall take place at the following location:  

United States Coast Guard Base Charleston  

196 TRADD ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401  

Ensure sure that your UEI is updated/or registered via www.SAM.gov website.  It is mandatory that your UEI number is active within the SAM.gov website before doing business with the Coast Guard. 

Interested vendors must download and review all attachments included in this solicitation package, which consist of the Statement of Work (SOW), Service Contract Act Wage Determination, SF-1449, and applicable Provisions and Clauses. Please read the entire solicitation package carefully before preparing your quote. 

Quotes must include a detailed breakdown of estimated labor and material costs, and must clearly display the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). 

All quotes must be submitted via email to writing to julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil  by 11:00 AM EST August 18, 2026.  In addition to submitting your bid on the SF-1449, please provide a technical proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the Statement of Work and describes the approach to fulfilling all requirements. 

Quotes submitted via mail or telephone will not be accepted.  A formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.Gov. 

The Government intends to award the contract in its entirety to a single contractor on an all-or-nothing basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and most advantageous to the Government, in accordance with the evaluation and award procedures outlined in FAR 13.106.  While the intent is to select one contractor for this acquisition, the Government reserves the right not to make an award at all, depending on the quality of the proposals, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds. 

The Government reserves the right to reject any quotation that is deemed unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or if the cost is unreasonably high or low when compared to Government estimates.  A proposal may be rejected if it reflects an inherent lack of competence or a failure to understand the complexity and risks associated with the program. 

Applicable FAR Clauses by References:   

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 

52.212-5- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 

FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026) 

This solicitation incorporates FAR 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Feb 2021) 

Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4491 Revision 33 Published 5/13/2026 (delete if a supply only purchase). 

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