OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting quotes for the offload of a hyperbaric recompression chamber (RCC) and ancillary equipment (AE) from the USCGC Polar Star at US Coast Guard Base Seattle, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity (NAICS 238990) for motor freight services. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to safely remove the RCC and AE from the USCGC Polar Star's flight deck and load it onto a commercial shipping truck. Key requirements include:
- Providing a crane with sufficient capacity and reach (minimum 30,000 lbs at 100-150 feet from the pier and 10-20 feet above the pier).
- Supplying certified personnel, including a crane operator and a qualified rigger/signal person.
- Coordinating with the Base Seattle Point of Contact (POC) for offload timing and location.
- Ability to offload to a designated area on Pier 46 if the shipping truck is delayed.
- Providing a written quote detailing pricing, lifting capacity, labor, and transportation.
Key Equipment Details
- Recompression Chamber (PAMVAN): 27,650 lbs, 23'L x 8'W x 8'H.
- ISU 90 Container: 5,000 lbs, 99"L x 90"W x 78"H.
- Collapsible Bulk Container: 800 lbs, 45"L x 48"W x 44"H.
- O2 Bottles (on standard pallet): 650 lbs, 48"L x 62"W x 18"H.
- Requires a 42' low boy flatbed trailer with a HAZMAT Driver.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%) under NAICS 238990 (Size Standard: $19,000,000).
- Place of Performance: US Coast Guard Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way S., Pier 46, Seattle, WA 98136.
- Primary Performance Date: April 17, 2026.
- Backup Performance Date: April 18, 2026.
Submission & Questions
- Proposals Due: April 10, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time. No phone calls; submit in writing to Terry Craft.
- Submission Contact: Terry Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil.
Eligibility
Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.