Security Fence at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater Florida

This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside for construction services under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). The project is a firm fixed-price contract awarded on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis using simplified acquisition procedures.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for the following:

• Removal of approximately 400 feet of existing fence, including posts and concrete, with backfilling.
• Installation of approximately 270 feet of new industrial fencing:
  • Sections A and B: 6-foot chain-link fence with concertina wire.
  • Section C: 8-foot chain-link fence (orange line on attached SOW).
• Installation of two new gates:
  • Gate A: 26-foot sliding powered gate with electronic keypad at entrance and exit, and a security camera mounted at the entrance (motion detection and memory card capability).
  • Gate C: 60-inch minimum swinging gate with mechanical cypher locks on each side.
• Gate operator installation, including all necessary materials (220/120 voltage available on-site).
• No new signage installation required.
• No as-built survey required post-construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a site investigation prior to bidding to verify conditions and requirements.
• Coordinate with the unit Point of Contact (POC) to ensure vehicle relocation during fence removal.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including obtaining necessary permits and licenses.
• Adhere to labor standards, including prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor (Wage Determination: FL20260266).
• Ensure all materials are new and of the most suitable grade unless otherwise specified.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
• Limit subcontracting to comply with small business requirements (FAR 52.219-14).
• Flow down wage requirements to all subcontracts (FAR 52.222-11).

Technical Proposal Requirements

The technical proposal must include:

• Vendor’s plan to perform the work as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
• If applicable, the name of any sub-contractor(s) and their past performance related to this type of work.

Project Details

• Location: USCG Air Station Clearwater, 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762.
• Period of Performance: Work must commence no later than 10 business days after award (anticipated award date: 28 August 2026) and be completed within 30 days.
• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800 – 1500 (8 AM – 3 PM). No weekends or holidays authorized.

Site Visit

Highly recommended and encouraged. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 10:30 AM. Vendors must coordinate attendance with the unit POCs and ensure attendees have a proper government-issued ID for access.

• POC for Site Visit:
  • CWO Joe Calderon: Jose.A.Calderon@uscg.mil, 727-423-7586 (cell).
  • MKC Mike Hemmingway: Jonathan.M.Hemmingway@uscg.mil, 727-535-1437 x1573.

Questions and Submissions

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Jerry.Lopez@uscg.mil by close of business (COB) 31 July 2026.
• Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM on 14 August 2026 and submitted via email on company letterhead to Jerry.Lopez@uscg.mil.
• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active status and include the applicable NAICS code (238990) in their registration.

Applicable Clauses

The following FAR and HSAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

• Construction-Specific Clauses:
  • FAR 52.236-2: Differing Site Conditions.
  • FAR 52.236-3: Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.
  • FAR 52.236-5: Material and Workmanship.
  • FAR 52.236-7: Permits and Responsibilities.
  • FAR 52.236-13: Accident Prevention.
• Labor Standards:
  • FAR 52.222-6: Construction Wage Rate Requirements.
  • FAR 52.222-11: Subcontracts (Labor Standards).
• Socioeconomic Clauses:
  • FAR 52.219-14: Limitations on Subcontracting.
• General Contract Clauses:
  • FAR 52.232-5: Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.
  • FAR 52.249-10: Default (Fixed-Price Construction).
  • FAR 52.222-90: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
• Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR):
  • HSAR 3052.209-70: Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates.
  • HSAR 3052.237-72: Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR).

Full text of these clauses can be found at www.arnet.gov/far and www.dhs.gov.