U. S. Coast Guard Station Lorain Heating System Repair

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Lorain, operating under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking qualified contractors to repair and replace the heating system at its facility in Lorain, Ohio. The project involves replacing two inoperable fan coil units servicing the second-floor classroom and conducting diagnostic analysis of two main air handlers to develop a detailed repair plan. This procurement is critical to support the National Ice Rescue School's winter training operations, as the current system fails to adequately warm classroom and office spaces, with temperatures dropping to the upper 50s during winter months. The work must be completed within ten calendar days of contract award, with performance conducted between 0800-1500 EST, Monday through Friday, and all necessary materials, equipment, and services must be provided by the contractor. The solicitation was posted on December 22, 2025, with offers due by December 29, 2025, and interested parties must submit written questions no later than two working days prior to the bid opening. Site visits are highly encouraged and can be scheduled by contacting the Project Point of Contact, Kristopher G. Cochran, at (216) 327-4335 or Kristopher.G.Cochran@uscg.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the applicable NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and a small business size standard of $19.0M. No incumbent contractor exists as this represents a new requirement for the Coast Guard Station. The estimated contract value is less than $25,000, making this a relatively modest procurement that must be completed expeditiously due to the critical nature of the project and the government's stated inability to extend the due date. The project includes a seven-calendar-day performance period beginning within seven days of contract award, followed by a ten-calendar-day completion window, with an additional 14 business days allocated for contracting officer review and any required corrections to deliverables. Performance will take place at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Lorain located in Lorain, Ohio 44052, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary facilities and operation/maintenance manuals for replaced equipment. Davis-Bacon wage determinations apply to this procurement, with specified hourly rates for various trades in Lorain County, Ohio.