Pre-Solicitation Notice SHI Replace Lead Glazed Bathtubs at U.S. Coast Guard Rio Bayamon Housing Base, San Juan, Puerto Rico PNUM: 24658602 The United States Coast Guard anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the project identified below. This acquisition will be issued as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside . The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price design-build construction contract to the responsible SDVOSB bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation requirements and is determined to be the lowest-priced responsive bid, subject to a responsibility determination. Project Description The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, design, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform design-build services for the replacement of lead-glazed bathtubs at the United States Coast Guard Rio Bayamon Housing Base, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The anticipated scope of work includes, but is not limited to: Conducting pre-construction asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint surveys and testing for all materials affected by the work. Removing and replacing approximately 120 existing lead-glazed bathtubs . Furnishing and installing new lead-free, steel-glazed bathtubs and properly securing the tubs to adjacent walls. Upon completion of work, provide required certifications and documentation demonstrating that affected work areas are clear of asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint, as applicable. Performing all associated demolition, disposal, repair, restoration, testing, and closeout activities necessary for a complete and usable installation. The detailed scope of work, specifications, drawings, bid schedule, contract clauses, and submission instructions will be provided in the forthcoming IFB. Acquisition Information Item Information Project Title: SHI Replace Lead Glazed Bathtubs at U.S. Coast Guard Rio Bayamon Housing Base, San Juan, Puerto Rico PNUM 24658602 Procurement Method: Invitation for Bids (IFB) Set-Aside: Total SDVOSB Set-Aside NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction SB Size Standard: $25 million average annual receipts Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract Performance Period: Anticipated to be 240 calendar days Bonds: Bid, Payment,a nd Performance bond will be required Anticipated Schedule The following dates are estimates and are subject to change: Milestone Anticipated Date IFB Issuance: November 2026 Bid Opening: December 2026 Contract Completion Date: August 2027 SDVOSB Eligibility To be eligible for award, the bidder must be a small business concern under the applicable NAICS code and must meet all SDVOSB eligibility requirements identified in the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their SAM.gov registration and applicable SBA SDVOSB/VetCert status, if required, are current and accurate at the time of bid submission and award. The forthcoming solicitation will include the applicable provisions and clauses for a total SDVOSB set-aside, including FAR 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside , as applicable. System for Award Management Prospective bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of bid submission and throughout contract performance, as required by applicable regulations. Registration is available at SAM.gov . The U.S. Coast Guard will post the IFB, amendments, and any related procurement notices through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation and all subsequent amendments. Notice to Interested Parties This pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB, a request for bids, or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not accept bids in response to this notice. Interested parties should not submit bid packages until the IFB is released through SAM.gov. Once issued, the IFB will provide the solicitation number, complete submission instructions, bid-opening date and time, site-visit information, bonding requirements, and all other applicable terms and conditions. All correspondence concerning this anticipated requirement should reference: PRESOLICITATION: SHI Replace Lead Glazed Bathtubs at U.S. Coast Guard Rio Bayamon Housing Base, San Juan, Puerto Rico, PNUM 24658602.
