USCGC James Exhaust Piping Renew
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z08525Q0020182
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Place of performance
- North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard is soliciting contractors to renew exhaust piping on the USCGC James, specifically targeting the Nr. 3 Ships Service Diesel Generator exhaust trunk system. The work involves replacing two segments of damaged exhaust trunk piping and installing new high-temperature lagging insulation while the vessel is docked at pier. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in marine welding repairs, non-destructive evaluation testing, and compliance with Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specifications for welding, fire prevention, and vessel component protection. Key qualifications include the ability to maintain gas-free conditions for hot work, prevent seawater intrusion during repairs, and coordinate with Coast Guard engineering personnel throughout the project. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2025, with responses due by July 7, 2025, providing contractors with a brief 12-day response window.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing. The contract performance period spans 15 days from July 15, 2025 through July 30, 2025, requiring work to be completed while the USCGC James remains alongside the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Contractors must obtain base access credentials, possess valid US driver's licenses, and have no felony convictions, with Coast Guard representatives providing sponsorship and escort services to the vessel. The technical scope involves renewing approximately two segments of exhaust trunk piping located in the Central Storeroom area, with specific attention to an elbow section positioned just one foot above the waterline where wave action poses potential flooding risks. Key points of contact include CWO Matthew Temple as Asset Manager and LTCDR Andrew Moeller as Engineering Officer, who must be notified prior to commencing repair work.
Notice text
Please see the Statment of work for the USCGC James Exhaust Piping Renew.
PDF of SOW is attached.
General Requirements
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent. This standard specification invokes general requirements for conducting vessel repairs for Coast Guard vessels performed by commercial contractors at USCG Facilities.
2. REFERENCES
COAST GUARD DRAWINGS
None.
COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 5550 (SFLC Std Spec 5550), 2022, Fire Prevention and Response
OTHER REFERENCES
None
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General. The Contractor must conform to all requirements specified in SFLC Std Spec 0000 and in this item, as applicable, during the performance of this availability. The requirements of this WI applies to all work under the scope of this contract, whether explicitly stated in all following work items or not, and to all other work subsequently authorized by changes, modifications, or extensions to the contract.
3.2 Welding and brazing requirements. The Contractor must perform all welding and allied processes, and NDE in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740.
3.3 Fire Prevention. The Contractor must submit a Fire Prevention Plan in accordance with paragraph 3.1 of SFLC Standard Spec 5550. Coordinate with Port Engineer and submit to upon contract award.
3.3.1 Fire Watch. The Coast Guard will provide fire watch personnel and equipment.
3.4 Period of Performance. The period of performance for this work is 15 July 2025 through 30 July 2025.
3.5 Location. The Contractor must perform the work while the USCGC JAMES is alongside the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (corner of S. Hobson Ave and Chaffe St), Charleston, SC 29405.
3.6 FLETC Base access is required. Vendor must have a valid US driver’s license and show identification. Contractors working on this project must not have felony convictions. Forms will be provided for base access. A CG representative from the cutter will sponsor and escort vendor to the cutter.
S25_000_23410_BJA_0625_754
- ITEM 1: Nr. 3 SSDG Exhaust Piping, Renew
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to renew a section of the exhaust trunk piping and install lagging for the Nr.3 Ships Service Diesel Generator. See Figure 1 for a picture of the exterior of this trunk.
2. REFERENCES
Coast Guard Drawings
Coast Guard Drawing 418A-WMSL-100-001, Rev B, General Arrangements
Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-100-041, Rev H, Unit 3220 Structure 1st Platform to 2nd Deck – FR 76 to 88
Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-508-001, Rev C, Piping and Machinery Insulation Schedule and L/M
Coast Guard Publications
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 5000 (SFLC Std Spec 5000), 2022, Auxiliary Machine Systems
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2022, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures
Other References
None
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General.
3.1.1 CIR.
None.
3.1.2 Tech Rep.
Not applicable.
3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).
3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the following:
- Deck plating/grating
- Piping
- Piping Supports
3.1.5 Gas Free. The Contractor must certify and maintain work area to a condition ‘Safe for Hotwork’ in accordance with Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 paragraph 3.3.
3.1.5.1 The affected piping is in the Central Storeroom, 1st Platform, Frame 77.
3.1.6 Fluid handling. The Contractor must remove and dispose of removed fluids from the affected piping system and any cleaning fluids, in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations and SFLC Std Spec 0000.
NOTE
Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.
3.2 Operational test, initial. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor must witness Coast Guard personnel perform an initial operational test of all items or shipboard devices to be disturbed, used, repaired, or altered, to demonstrate existing operational condition.
3.3 Piping Repair. The Contractor must renew damaged sections of the exhaust trunk shown in Detail 13B-4A of CG Drawing 750-WMSL-100-041.
3.3.1. All welding repairs must be conducted in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740. NDE must be in accordance with SFLC Standard Spec 0740 Appendix C, and a form of NDE in addition to visual inspection must be used. If a build-up weld is used to repair this elbow, then Paragraph C2.4.3 must be followed.
3.3.2. For bidding purposes, assume that two segments of this exhaust trunk will need to be renewed.
3.3.3. The Contractor must notify the Engineering Officer (LTCDR Andrew Moeller, Andrew.W.Moeller@uscg.mil) when all surface preparation is complete and they are ready to start the repair PRIOR to conducting any of the repairs.
3.3.4. This elbow is only about a foot off the waterline, so wave action can cause seawater to enter the elbow. The Contractor must take whatever measures are necessary to prevent this inflow of water from causing a safety hazard and/or damaging the weld.
3.4 Insulation. The Contractor must install new lagging over the entire elbow shown in Detail 13B-4A of CG Drawing 750-WMSL-100-041 in accordance with CG Drawing 750-WMSL-508-001 Sheet 25. Any of the insulation options rated for 400 degrees F or above may be used at the Contractor’s discretion.
NOTE
Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.
3.5 Operational test, post repairs. After completion of work, the Contractor shall thoroughly test, in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector and demonstrate all items or shipboard devices that have been disturbed, used, repaired, altered, or installed to be in satisfactory operating condition. Submit a CFR.
3.6 Touch-up preservation. The Contractor must prepare and coat all new and disturbed surfaces to match existing adjacent surfaces in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, (Touch-ups and minor coating repairs.)
3.6 Release of References. For any listed references to be distributed, the Contractor must request the document from the listed point of contact (POC) for this work.
3.7 Points of Contact. The USCG Technical POCs for this requirement include but are not limited to the following:
3.7.1 SFLC-LREPL Asset Manager, (CWO Matthew Temple, matthew.temple@uscg.mil),
3.7.2 SFLC-LREPL Engineer Officer, (LTCDR Andrew Moeller, Andrew.W.Moeller@uscg.mil)
4. NOTES
Figure 1 – Elbow with issues
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Nr. 3 SSDG Exhaust Piping Renew JAm.pdf |
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