USCG Base Charleston Fire Main Flush and Cleaning
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z036-26Q-FIREMAIN
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 922160 Fire Protection
- Place of performance
- Charleston, South Carolina 29401, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard seeks cleaning and flushing of approximately 60 feet of 6-inch underground cast-iron fire main supply line serving the Rice Mill Building at USCG Base Charleston, with quotations due August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST and questions due August 23, 2026. The procurement is set aside 100% for small business.
Place of performance is Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (196 Tradd Street). The work must address debris, rust, and corrosion restricting flow and resulting in inadequate suction pressure for the building's fire pump, designed to operate at 500 gallons per minute. Acceptable cleaning methods include hydroflushing, drain snake, chemical flushing, or equivalent techniques. Contractor technicians must hold NICET certifications in Inspection, Testing, and Repair of Water-Based Systems. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials; provide photographic documentation of internal pipe conditions before and after work; conduct flow tests before and after completion to verify required volume and pressure are achieved; and coordinate staging and laydown areas with the Coast Guard prior to work initiation. Work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved. Total contract performance is 30 calendar days. The contractor must obtain required permits for confined space entry, hot work, and facility dig chits, and comply with all federal environmental regulations and safety requirements.
This is a firm fixed-price purchase order with NAICS code 922160. The contract is subject to Department of Labor prevailing wage determinations for Charleston County, South Carolina (Wage Determination #2015-4427, Rev. #34). Evaluation criteria are Lowest Price Technically Acceptable: the government will rate the lowest-priced offeror's technical volume as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on adherence to solicitation requirements; offerors receiving "Unacceptable" will not be considered for award. Site visits are not required but are highly encouraged. Contracting Officer is Shannon Bistline; Contracting Officer's Representative is John Difrancesco Jr.
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 the 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 70Z036-26Q-FIREMAIN. This acquisition is Unrestricted. The NAICS code is 922160.
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 is for Clean and flush approximately 60 feet of 6-inch underground cast-iron fire main supply line serving the Rice Mill Building at USCG Base Charleston, SC 29401. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Site visit is not required but highly encourage by prospective bidders to inspect the location verify the work necessary to complete the job. Prospective bidders may schedule a site visit by emailing John Difrancesco Jr. At John.DiFrancesco2@uscg.mil between the hours 0800-1530 Monday - Friday.
Failure to conduct a site visit does not relieve bidders of responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing this work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any assumptions, understandings, or representations made by any of its officers or agents unless such information is included in the solicitation, SOW, or other written documents.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil by 11:00 AM EST August 23 , 2026. 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 2:00 PM EST August 23 ,2026 for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be answered.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC):
John Difrancesco Jr.
Telephone: (206) 815-2631
Email: John.DiFrancesco2@uscg.mil
LOCATION
All work shall take place at the following location:
USCG Base Charleston 196 Tradd St.
Charleston, SC 29401
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 writing to julia.s.kline2@uscg.mil by 11:00 AM EST August 24, 2026. In addition to submitting your bid on the SF-1449, please provide a technical proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the Statement of Work and describes the approach to fulfilling all requirements.
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.
FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026)
This solicitation incorporates FAR 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Feb 2021)
Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4491 Revision 33 Published 5/13/2026 (delete if a supply only purchase).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Site Plan and Fire Main Piping.pdf | ||
| SF-1449 70Z036-26Q-FIREMAIN - NEW.pdf | ||
| SOW_RICE MILL_Clean and Flush Fire Main Supply_UPDATED.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses SOLICITATIONS.pdf | ||
| 15-4427.txt | TXT text file |
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