Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services
Overview
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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 Yard is soliciting proposals for Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services for vessels undergoing availability at its Baltimore, MD facility. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Requirements contract with fixed-price task orders, comprising one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The U.S. Coast Guard Yard requires non-personal services to perform ultrasonic side scan testing to detect and quantify metal corrosion and deterioration on vessel hulls, freeboard plating, decks, and tanks. The work involves using a "Scanning Crawler Automated Test" with 0.5" x 0.5" resolution to identify wastage areas (categorized as RED for >=25%, YELLOW for 15-24%, GREEN for <15%). Contractors must measure paint coating thickness to approximate steel thickness and submit a final written and electronic report within three working days, including C-scan images and plate summaries.
Personnel must meet ASNT CP-189 (2020) standards, with a Level III Certified Analyst on-site for oversight and a Level II or III Analyst for handheld gauge verification. Compliance with OSHA Shipyard Employment standards and facility security requirements (RAPIDGate/TWIC) is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies. Numerous technical drawings attached to the solicitation provide detailed structural, welding, and material specifications for various vessel types, which are critical for accurate proposal development.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements contract with fixed-price task orders.
- Duration: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $47.0M.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Shipyard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226.
- Wage Determination: Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4265 revision 33 is incorporated, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the specified Maryland counties.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Carol.L.Dreszer@uscg.mil.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability first.
- Required Submission Volumes:
- Technical Approach (20-page limit): Must detail how requirements will be met, include ASNT CP-189 certifications (Level II/III), an equipment list, a sample report, and a Quality Control Plan.
- Past Performance (2-page limit per reference): Two recent and relevant references (within the last three years).
- Price.
- Acceptance Period: Minimum 90 calendar days.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Carol L Dreszer
- Email: Carol.L.Dreszer@uscg.mil
- Phone: 571-607-2289