Questions and Answers.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document for a federal contract opportunity (Notice ID #61200PR2600031567) for Boiler Inspections for USCG TRACEN PETALUMA, issued on 23 June 2026.

The document addresses contractor licensing and credentialing requirements, clarifying that offerors may satisfy the California C-4 or C-36 license requirement through a subcontractor or teaming partner, with the prime responsible for project management and contract oversight. Hands-on work must be performed by personnel holding a valid C-4 or C-36 license to comply with California Air Board regulations. The license can be held at the company or individual level. On Form CG-5519, the contractor completes fields 1-35 and signs as inspector, while the Coast Guard certifies field 36. Regarding technical scope, the 14 units are modern hydronic boilers (not high-pressure steam boilers) with maximum PSI of 75psi, requiring no brickwork removal. The 1.5 times MAWP hydrostatic test is not required for low-pressure boilers, though none are currently under warranty. The Government will provide nameplate data (MAWP, manufacturer rating, year installed) for all 14 units. Chemical waterside cleaning of heat exchangers is recommended. The contractor is responsible for isolating, draining, and returning units to service, with the Government coordinating outages for occupied buildings. The applicable labor classification is 25010 Boiler Tender. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 1 July 2026 at 10:00am PDT. Access to TRACEN Petaluma requires submission of a Commercial Access Form at least five business days prior to the visit; all personnel must pass background checks and present valid identification. The firm September 1, 2026 completion date will not be extended for any reason, including base-access processing delays or outage coordination. All work costs, including replacement parts, must be included in the firm-fixed-price proposal with no separate authorization or reimbursement. Quotes are due 8 July 2026 by 1100 Central Standard Time. SAM.gov registration and C-4 or C-36 certification documentation are required at submission.