Crane Operator, Rigger, and Forklift Train-the-Trainer Courses – USCG Base Charleston
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03626Q0024
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Place of performance
- North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide three professional training courses: crane operator certification, rigger training, and forklift train-the-trainer instruction at USCG Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina. The courses must be delivered sequentially in March 2026, with the forklift train-the-trainer course scheduled for the week of March 9, the crane operator course for the week of March 16, and the rigger course for the week of March 23. Instructors must hold relevant certifications such as NCCCO Certified Crane Operator credentials and provide both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training between 0800 and 1600 hours daily in compliance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and ANSI B30.5 standards. The government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, wherein the lowest-priced offeror's technical proposal must demonstrate clear understanding of and compliance with all Statement of Work requirements to receive an "Acceptable" rating. The deadline for submitting written questions is February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with answers to be posted by February 4, 2026; quotations are due on February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of two solicitation amendments issued on January 27 and February 3, 2026.
This is a Total Small Business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 611430 with a size standard of $15.0 million, structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order with no incumbent contractor mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract requires accommodating up to four personnel for the crane operator course (five days), up to four personnel for the forklift train-the-trainer course (two days), and up to fifteen personnel for the rigger course (two days), with the government furnishing a Grove RT765E-2 crane, two forklifts, classroom facilities, student PPE, and equipment fuel. All training shall take place at USCG Base Charleston, located at 1050 Register Street in North Charleston, South Carolina, situated on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) campus. The contractor is responsible for all instructor personnel, training materials, examination administration and certification costs, instructor PPE, travel, lodging, and per diem expenses. Contractors must comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage determination 2015-4427 (Revision 32) for Charleston, South Carolina, and submit invoices electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at ipp.gov, with copies emailed to the Contracting Officer SKC Adam Hitchcox.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis constitutes a solicitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through federal acquisition circular 2024-02.
The solicitation number is 70Z03626Q0024. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 611430, with a size standard of $15.0M.
The contract type will be a firm fixed-price purchase order. The evaluation process will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for a contractor to provide a crane operator training course, rigger course, and a forklift train the trainer course at USCG Base Charleston in North Charleston, SC. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Site visits are not required for this solicitation. All necessary information regarding the training environment and equipment is provided in the Statement of Work.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to adam.s.hitchcox@uscg.mil by 5:00 PM EST on February 2nd. Please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. To maintain fairness, all questions and their corresponding answers will be posted on the solicitation no later than 5:00 PM EST on February 4th for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the February 2nd question deadline will not be answered.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC):
SKC Adam Hitchcox
Email: Adam.S.Hitchcox@uscg.mil
Phone: (571) 608-4730
LOCATION
All training shall take place at the following location:
U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston
1050 Register St.
North Charleston, SC 29445
Ensure sure that your UEI is updated/or registered via www.SAM.gov website. It is mandatory that your UEI number is active within the SAM.gov website before doing business with the Coast Guard.
Interested vendors must download and review all attachments included in this solicitation package, which consist of the Statement of Work (SOW), Service Contract Act Wage Determination, SF-1449, and applicable Provisions and Clauses. Please read the entire solicitation package carefully before preparing your quote.
Quotes must include a detailed breakdown of estimated labor and material costs and must clearly display the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
All quotes must be submitted via email to Adam.S.Hitchcox@uscg.mil no later than 5:00 PM EST on February 10th, 2025. In addition to submitting your bid on the SF-1449, please include a quote document that contains how the work will be accomplished.
Quotes submitted via mail or telephone will not be accepted. A formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.Gov.
The Government intends to award the contract in its entirety to a single contractor on an all-or-nothing basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and most advantageous to the Government, in accordance with the evaluation and award procedures outlined in FAR 13.106. While the intent is to select one contractor for this acquisition, the Government reserves the right not to make an award at all, depending on the quality of the proposals, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.
The Government reserves the right to reject any quotation that is deemed unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or if the cost is unreasonably high or low when compared to Government estimates. A proposal may be rejected if it reflects an inherent lack of competence or a failure to understand the complexity and risks associated with the program.
Applicable FAR Clauses by References:
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.212-5- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4427 Revision 32 Published 12/03/2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF30 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT A00002.pdf | ||
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SHEET.pdf | ||
| SF-30.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work Revision 1.pdf | ||
| WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-4427 REVISION 32.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| SF-1449.pdf | ||
| STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf |
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