The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Kodiak, Alaska awarded a $49,872.57 firm fixed-price purchase order to Highmark Marine Fabrication, LLC on September 5, 2025, to manufacture and deliver nine custom H-60 helicopter maintenance worktables. The worktables are engineered specifically for component maintenance and assembly operations, each measuring 144 inches long by 72 inches wide by 43 inches high with aluminum square tubing frame construction, dual work surfaces rated for a minimum 1,000-pound distributed load with a 2:1 safety factor, and heavy-duty locking caster wheels rated at 1,100 pounds per caster. The contract includes delivery and installation to the maintenance bay at USCG Air Station Kodiak within 30 days of award, with a 12-month warranty covering materials and workmanship defects. This procurement was set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing).
Highmark Marine Fabrication, a small disadvantaged veteran-owned company based in Kodiak, Alaska, is well-positioned to execute this requirement given its extensive experience in maritime fabrication and maintenance support for federal agencies. The company has a demonstrated track record with the Coast Guard on previous maintenance and repair projects, and its local presence in Kodiak eliminates logistical barriers to meeting the aggressive 30-day completion timeline. The contract carries an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2026, providing adequate schedule buffer beyond initial delivery and installation obligations.