Ultra High Pressure Water Jet Blasting 2016-2021

The Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Water Jet Blasting 2016-2021 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center for providing specialized water jet blasting services across various vessel types. The contract covers a wide range of Coast Guard vessels, including 270' Medium Endurance Cutters, 225' Seagoing Buoy Tenders, 210' Medium Endurance Cutters, 175' Coastal Buoy Tenders, 140' Ice Breakers, 327' Eagle, 110' and 87' Patrol Boats, and 65' and 75' Tenders/Barges. The primary service involves ultra high pressure water jet blasting, which is typically used for hull cleaning, surface preparation, and maintenance of maritime vessels.

The task orders under this IDIQ were predominantly awarded to small businesses, with J. Goodison Company and Surface Technologies Corporation being the most frequent recipients. Delivery orders ranged in value from approximately $85,000 to $519,330, with typical completion dates between three to nine months. All task orders were designated as either "Total Small Business" or "No Set-Aside Used" and were consistently structured as firm fixed-price contracts. The work was primarily performed in maritime locations such as Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Maryland, and involved preparing Coast Guard vessels for maintenance, preservation, and painting. The contract vehicle demonstrated the Coast Guard's commitment to supporting small businesses while maintaining specialized maritime maintenance capabilities across its diverse fleet.