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The image shows underwater maritime infrastructure, specifically a submerged navigational aid (daybeacon) in Calda Channel. The photo captures a red channel marker buoy floating on turquoise water, with what appears to be a damaged or broken concrete pile visible beneath the water surface. An arrow marker is also visible underwater, likely indicating the location of the damaged structure.

This solicitation (41937PR250000004) from the US Coast Guard seeks diving services to cut and remove steel and concrete wreckage from three aids to navigation in Key West's Calda Channel. The work includes removing an 8' steel I-beam at Daybeacon 6, an 18' concrete pile at Daybeacon 18, and a 16' concrete pile at Daybeacon 22, all in water depths of 5-10 feet. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS 561990 with a $16.5M size standard. Quotes are due by March 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with anticipated award by March 25, 2025. The contractor must begin work within 7-10 business days of award and complete the project within 30 days. Proposals must include labor/supervision costs and materials/equipment costs, along with past performance documentation. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis to be performed in Key West, Florida.