Weight Bags

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of two specialized crane test water bags for the USCGC MACKINAW (WLBB-240), located in Cheboygan, Michigan. The solicitation, numbered 70Z08525Q001, seeks replacement weight bags to address equipment damage from age and improper storage. The water bags are critical for conducting static and dynamic weight tests in accordance with Marine Personnel Command (MPC) requirements. The opportunity is classified under the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category and Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment PSC category. The Special Notice was posted on April 25, 2025, with a response deadline of April 28, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire two CANFLEX CT/CPS water bags with specific technical specifications: one with a 35,000 kg capacity and another with a 10,000 kg capacity, including all related accessories. The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation, limiting competition to small business entities. Contractors must provide water bags constructed from high-tenacity PVC-coated polyester fabric, featuring specific design characteristics such as teardrop shape when filled, radio frequency welded seams, and a 7:1 safety factor on the lifting assembly. Delivery of the water bags is required by May 28, 2024, directly to the USCGC MACKINAW. The technical specifications include detailed requirements for fabric weight, lifting straps, sling gatherers, safety shackles, and additional accessories like a maintenance/repair kit and shipping container. Eligible contractors must be able to meet the comprehensive technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.