The US Coast Guard needs a small business to inspect, clean, and perform hydrostatic testing on 14 boilers at its Training Center in Petaluma, CA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The US Coast Guard needs a small business to inspect, clean, and perform hydrostatic testing on 14 boilers at its Training Center in Petaluma, CA. The work includes preventative maintenance and ensuring safety measures are in place for conducting tests at 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP).
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer fully conforms to this solicitation and is determined to be the most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The contract will be for a single purchase order, and the anticipated award date is 10 days after the solicitation closing date.
- How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate offers based on the following criteria: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The Technical Approach will be evaluated based on the offeror's understanding of the Statement of Work requirements and their ability to execute all specified tasks. Past Performance will be evaluated based on the offeror's track record for quality, timeliness, adherence to safety standards, and completion of required documentation. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and consistency with the technical and management approach.
- When and how do you bid? Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. The offer must include the solicitation number, the name, address, telephone number of the Offeror, the Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2, responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications, and a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendment.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with boiler inspections and hydrostatic testing
- Has a valid California C-4 or C-36 license
Heads up — easy to miss
- All contractor personnel are required to successfully pass a background check and present a Real ID or valid driver's license accompanied by a secondary form of identification.
- Valid vehicle registration and proof of insurance must be provided.
- Contractors unable to meet these requirements must be escorted by a Common Access Card (CAC) holder for the duration of their visit.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar boiler inspection and hydrostatic testing work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit on July 1, 2026.
- Find a teaming partner who already has a valid California C-4 or C-36 license.
Primary point of contact
Name
Cody Scott
Email
smb-forcecom-048@uscg.mil