Inspection Services - Tramway and Pier Structures, USCGC KICKAPOO

The United States Coast Guard is soliciting qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive structural safety and condition inspection of the tramway and associated pier structures at USCGC Kickapoo in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The inspection services will encompass multiple maritime infrastructure components including a four-pile timber access structure on the shore side, timber bent piles, timber walkways, and timber breasting dolphins. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) and requires vendors to provide a detailed written report following the structural assessment. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price service purchase order based solely on the lowest price criterion. Quotes are due September 15, 2025, and must be submitted via email to daniel.galarza@uscg.mil, with vendors having the option to provide either a written quote or complete the attached SF-1449 form.

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses, with one document indicating it may specifically be designated for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises. The procurement is structured as a single inspection project with no indication of multiple awards or recurring services, representing a one-time structural assessment requirement. Performance will take place at the Coast Guard facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where vendors can schedule site visits by contacting MKC Joe Blume at joseph.m.blume@uscg.mil or (601) 738-1521. The solicitation number is 70Z02925QNEWO0000011, and the contract will be subject to Department of Labor wage determinations for Mississippi, which specify hourly rates ranging from $8.98 to $49.56 depending on occupational classification. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range is provided in the solicitation materials.