The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture two identical mezzanine structures for its Kodiak air station.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs two identical mezzanine structures for its Kodiak air station. Each structure must be 34�-0� x 28�-0� in size, with a uniform live load of 150 PSF, a deflection limit of L/360, a 10�-6� clear height, and a 12�-0� deck height. The structures must be designed for seismic Design Category E requirements in Kodiak, Alaska. The flooring system must be heavy-duty, open metal bar grating securely fastened to the structural framing. The support columns must be designed with the ability to be structurally shimmed at the base. Safety guardrails must comply with OSHA standards and be fully removable or sleeve-mounted to facilitate flexible material loading.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed price for two mezzanine structures, with a delivery period of 90 days after award. The contract will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The Coast Guard will evaluate the quotes based on the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.
- When and how do you bid? Quotes are due by July 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Alaska time, to Robbin Kessler at robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil. Quotes must be submitted in writing and must include two points of contact for the offeror. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and received by July 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with structural steel fabrication and installation
- Has a registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Alaska
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- Quotes must be submitted in writing and must include two points of contact for the offeror.
- All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and received by July 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.
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 work you've done before.
- Email Robbin Kessler at robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil to confirm receipt of your quote.
Primary point of contact
Name
Robbin Kessler
Email
robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil