Pre-Solicitaiton Notice.pdf

Project Title: United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) STORIS Homeporting Project, Juneau, AK

Location: USCG Station Juneau, 345 Egan Dr, Juneau, AK 99801

Classification and General Information:

This requirement will be issued as a Full and Open Competition

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Small Business Administration standard of $45 million.

This contract will be Full and Open, and the contractor shall be selected by Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 15.103 Developing a Competitive Source Selection Approach. This procurement will be competitive, a best value trade-off source selection procedures with a two-phase, advisory down-selection evaluation will be utilized.

Background Overview:

The Government is planning a Design-Build (DB) project to recapitalize and modernize the waterfront infrastructure at USCG Station Juneau to support the homeporting of USCGC STORIS and visiting cutter classes. The project will deliver a resilient, mission-ready waterfront facility capable of supporting Coast Guard operations in the Arctic and Alaska region, including search and rescue, maritime security, environmental response, and national defense missions. The anticipated contract award currently projected for FY26 (Q4).

Project Description Design-Build: Generally described as follows but not limited to:

1. Comprehensive Design and Permitting: Full integrated design services including Geotechnical, Bathymetric, and Environmental investigations, and all Federal, State, and local permitting for Base and Option work.

2. Demolition and Site Clearing: Removal and disposal of all existing marine structures, deficient utilities, pavement, and upland obstructions as required to enable new construction.

3. Fixed Wharf / Waterfront Structural Improvements: Construction of a permanent fixed wharf designed for a 50-year service life.

4. Heavy-Duty Floating Pier System: A 2-berth capacity floating pier designed for NSC and OPC class cutters.

5. Fender System and Mooring Hardware: Energy-absorbing systems and hardware sized for heavy cutter berthing and 100 MPH Taku wind loads.

6. Articulating Utility and Access Brows/Gangways: Pedestrian and utility bridges designed to accommodate Juneau’s extreme tidal ranges.

7.Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Control Systems: Advanced mitigation for all submerged and splash-zone structural elements.

8. Off-Site Utility Infrastructure and Upgrades: All coordination and construction required to bring a net increase of 6,400 AMPs of electrical service and required fire-flow water volumes from public mains to the property boundary.

9. On-Site Integrated Utility Systems: Procurement and installation of all potable water, sanitary sewer, and marine fire protection systems from the property boundary to the vessel interface.

10. Electrical Shore Power and Waterfront Distribution: All transformers, switchgear, and cabling to support simultaneous cutter operations and existing facility loads.

11. Standby Backup Generator and Power Distribution: Dedicated backup power for the onsite building, the wharf, and pier critical mission loads, fire suppression, and security.

12. Lighting, Security, and Communications Infrastructure: Marine-rated site lighting, CCTV, access control, and IT/Comms pathways.

13. Civil Site Improvements: All grading, drainage, pavements, curbs, sidewalks, fencing, and site restoration from the property line to the wharf.

14. Floating Small Boat Facility: Covered mooring and supporting infrastructure, if exercised.

15. Onsite Building Renovations: Structural, MEP, and IT upgrades for three existing shore-side facilities, if exercised.

Site Visit Information:

Offerors will have the opportunity to visit the site before submission of their proposal. The site visit details to be held at the USCG Station Juneau, 345 Egan Dr, Juneau, AK 99801 (adjacent to the old NOAA building/dock), and will be outlined in the solicitation package. Currently the site visit is projected to be held on or about July 29, 2026.

Project Period of Performance

This project shall be performed by an experienced Design-Build Contractor that has performed similar work. The estimated performance period is 1086 calendar days, including Base + Optional CLINs.

System for Award Management (SAM):

All contractors interested in this project and doing business with the Federal Government must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov

Issuance of Solicitation with Requirements Information:

NOAA anticipates publishing the solicitation and supporting documents package on or about Monday, July 20, 2026, with the Offer/Receipt Date/Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.). The solicitation will be available electronically at the SAM website: www.sam.gov. No paper copies, faxes, or emails will be available. Please register as an interested source to be notified of amendments, clarifications, or other changes.

Entities (even those registered as a source) are responsible for checking the SAM.gov website frequently to ensure they have all available information.

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