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Main Slide Gate System Overhaul and Upgrade

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Updated Jul 23, 2026 · 15:01 UTC

The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to repair and upgrade the main entrance slide gate operating system at USCG Station Gulfport, MS.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The U.S. Coast Guard needs a contractor to repair and upgrade the main entrance slide gate operating system at USCG Station Gulfport, MS. The contractor will need to inspect the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and minimize operational impacts on the unit during the execution of the work.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract with a 30-day ARO FOB Destination. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price, technically acceptable.
  • How will they pick the winner? The evaluation factors are price, technical acceptability, and past performance.
  • When and how do you bid? Quotes are due at 3:00 pm CST on August 5, 2026. Submit quotes to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil.

Routine construction and repair work — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with construction and repair of building equipment
  • Has done similar work for the U.S. Coast Guard before

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 construction and repair work you've done before
  • Email the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to schedule a site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has experience with the U.S. Coast Guard

Primary point of contact

Name
Clarence Henshaw Jr
Email
clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil
Phone
(504) 253-4509

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