Fencing Renewal at USCG Base Charleston | US. Coast Guard | NAICS 238990

Executive Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring services to renew perimeter fencing and gates at Base Charleston. This is a firm fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses.

Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)

• 196 Tradd St, Charleston, SC. 29401  

Scope & Requirements

The United States Coast Guard is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials and equipment as required to renew select perimeter fencing and gates at USCG BASE Charleston. Specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to verify all work details and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed before submitting their quotes. Site visits may be conducted between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM EST May 25th – May 29th 2026. To arrange a site visit, please contact James Crone at [email protected] 843-743-8406 at least 24 hours prior to desired site visit date. Failure to conduct a site visit does not relieve bidders of responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing this work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any assumptions, understandings, or representations made by any of its officers or agents unless such information is included in the solicitation, SOW, or other written documents.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 11:00 AM EST on June 1, 2026. Please include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. To maintain fairness, all questions and their corresponding answers will be posted on the solicitation no later than 11:00 AM EST on June 2, 2026 for visibility to all interested vendors. Questions submitted after the June 1st question deadline will not be answered.

All work shall take place at the following location: U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston, 196 Tradd St, Charleston, SC. 29401.

Interested vendors must download and review all attachments included in this solicitation package, which consists of the Statement of Work (SOW), Dept. of Labor wage rates for construction, SF-1442, and applicable Provisions and Clauses. Please read the entire solicitation package carefully before preparing your quote.

Quotes must include a detailed breakdown of estimated labor and material costs and clearly display the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). All quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 11:00AM EST on June 5th, 2026. In addition to submitting your bid on the SF-1442, please provide a brief technical proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the Statement of Work and describes the approach to fulfilling all requirements.

Quotes submitted via mail or telephone will not be accepted. A formal notice of changes (if applicable) will be issued in SAM.Gov.

The Government intends to award the contract in its entirety to a single contractor on an all-or-nothing basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and most advantageous to the Government, in accordance with the evaluation and award procedures outlined in FAR 13.106. While the intent is to select one contractor for this acquisition, the Government reserves the right not to make an award at all, depending on the quality of the proposals, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.

The Government reserves the right to reject any quotation that is deemed unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or if the cost is unreasonably high or low when compared to Government estimates. A proposal may be rejected if it reflects an inherent lack of competence or a failure to understand the complexity and risks associated with the program.

Compliance & Qualifications

• FAR 19.5 – Total Small Business Set-Aside

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Conduct a site visit to understand the existing conditions and requirements before submitting your bid.
2. Ensure your quote includes a detailed breakdown of labor and material costs, as well as your UEI and TIN.
3. Submit your questions in writing by the deadline to clarify any uncertainties regarding the solicitation.

Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238990, allowing small businesses to compete for the fencing renewal project at USCG Base Charleston. The response deadline is June 5, 2026, and bidders must provide a detailed breakdown of costs and a technical proposal.