Replace Potable water valves at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater Florida

This combined synopsis/solicitation for construction services is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This synopsis/solicitation is being advertised as Small Business Set-Aside only. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

The solicitation number is 70Z028-26-Q-0000101.  Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) codes are:
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, Size standard in millions ($19.0)

This requirement is for a firm fixed price construction contract.  The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR part 13
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the proposer responsible, whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable.

Anticipated award date: 10 business days after close of solicitation, OOA 28 August 2026

Quotes are to be received no later than close of business (3 p.m.) on 14 August 2026. Quotes can be email to: Jerry.Lopez@uscg.mil

Telephone requests of quotes, will not be accepted, a formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in Sam.Gov

Wage determination: FL20260266 05/18/2026

SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials and equipment to replace two (2) potable water gate valves.  See attached SOW for details.

Location:
USCG Air Station Clearwater
15100 Rescue Way
Clearwater, FL  33762
Attn: Jose Calderon

Period of Performance: Work is expected to commence at NLT 10 business days after award is made and submitted to awardee.  Anticipated award date: 28 August 2026

Site visit: It is highly recommended and encouraged that a site visit is performed at the unit to field verify the requirements within the SOW and speak with the unit POC for this project.  A site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday July 28th at 1030.  Vendors are to coordinate a site visit attendance with the below listed unit personnel.  Vendor must ensure company personnel attending site visit have a proper government issued ID in order to gain access to the Air Station.

Unit POC’s:  CWO Joe Calderon, email:   Jose.A.Calderon@uscg.mil   727-423-7586 (cell phone)

or

MKC Mike Hemmingway, email:   Jonathan.M.Hemmingway@uscg.mil  727-535-1437 x1573

Q&A’s:  Questions concerning the work requested must be sent via email to Jerry.Lopez@uscg.mil by COB 31 July 2026.  These Q&A’s will be answered and posted to this solicitation as an amendment to solicitation prior to closing.

Applicable FAR Clauses:

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Construction-Specific Clauses (FAR Subpart 36.5)

• 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions: Protects the contractor if subsurface or physical conditions differ materially from those indicated in the contract.
• 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work: Requires the contractor to investigate the site and conditions before bidding.
• 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship: Requires all materials to be new and of the most suitable grade unless otherwise specified.
• 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities: Holds the contractor responsible for getting all necessary licenses, permits, and complying with federal, state, and local laws.
• 52.236-13 Accident Prevention: Requires contractors to provide a safe work environment and comply with relevant safety and health standards (e.g., OSHA). 

Labor Standards

For construction projects over $2,000 in the United States, solicitations must include wage rate and labor standards requirements: 

• 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements: Mandates that mechanics and laborers are paid the prevailing local wages as determined by the Department of Labor.
• 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards): Requires contractors to flow down wage requirements to all subcontracts. 

Socioeconomic Clauses

• 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting: Limits the percentage of work that a small business prime contractor can subcontract to other businesses. 

4. General Contract Clauses

• 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts: Details the procedures and requirements for progress payments.
• 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction): Outlines the government's rights if the contractor fails to prosecute the work with the diligence required or fails to complete it on time. 

Work hours:  Monday through Friday, 0800 – 1500 (8 am – 3 pm) No weekends or Holidays authorized.

See attached applicable FAR Clauses by reference.

Offerors may obtain full text version of these clauses electronically at: www.arnet.gov/far

The following Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006); Contracting Officers Technical Representative (Dec 2003) (COTR) HSAR 3052.237-72. Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov.

Request Company’s tax ID information and UEI number.

Vendors providing an offer must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) prior to close of this solicitation. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The vendors SAM registration must be in an “ACTIVE” status prior to award.

Vendors must ensure that the above listed NAICS codes are listed on their SAM registration to perform this type of service.