The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to rebuild a rear light at a navigation aid in Puerto Rico.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs a contractor to rebuild the Bahia de Guayanilla Entrance Range Rear Light at a navigation aid in Puerto Rico. The work includes demolishing the existing structure, surveying the site, constructing a new metal tower, and installing solar panels and day boards. The contractor must also notify the Contracting Officer's Representative in writing 72 hours in advance when removing the existing focal lights and day boards and when installing the new solar panels and day boards.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a fixed-price contract with a performance period of 180 calendar days. The estimated value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
How will they pick the winner? The Coast Guard will evaluate bids based on price and technical merit.
When and how do you bid? The solicitation is expected to be issued in April 2026, and the bid opening is expected to be in May 2026. The contractor must submit a bid through the SAM.gov website.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business (FAR 19.5)
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 the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification