CGC DILIGENCE TUG SERVICES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 12102QR270000007. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 488330. The small business size standard is $47M. This is a total small business set aside; all responsible small business sources may submit quotations that will be considered. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), and the resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13. This requirement is of an unusual and compelling urgency in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The inspection is necessary to ensure safety and mission readiness. Delay in award would result in unacceptable risk to government operations.

THE UNITED STATED COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER AND THE CONTRACTING PROCUREMENT OFFICE CONDUCTED BY CG SEA-C21, REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

A. REQUIREMENT: CGC DILIGENCE Tug Services (see attached SOW)

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel, one (1) appropriate tug vessel, and make all necessary arrangements to perform IAW SOW:

Task Summary: (See SOW for full scope)

2.1  Transit Services.

2.1.1  Sea to NAS Pensacola Charlie Pier, Pensacola, FL for inbound transit.

2.2  Standbye Requirements. 

2.2.1  Assist tug shall be standing by for scheduled evolution thirty minutes prior to the initiation of transit. (QTY 1)

7.0 Additional Tug Requirements

• Horsepower (HP) Range: Each assist tug shall have a power rating of not less than 3,000 HP and not more than 3,500 HP.

 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE  

CGC DILIGENCE

Naval Air Station Pensacola Charlie Pier,

Pensacola, FL, 32508

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 

The period of performance for the inbound service is November 9th  2026. USCGC Diligence will be Arriving at NAS Pensacola at 10:00AM Central Standard Time. From November 7th through the 8th, CGC Diligence reserves the right to make any necessary adjustments to the period of performance as needed. CGC Diligence will confirm the required tug-service timing directly with the tug company or subcontractor no later than 24–48 hours before the applicable period of performance.

Interested Vendors shall provide product/service details, Product Data Sheet, and cost breakdown IAW SOW for technical review.  Vendors shall provide a detailed cost breakdown to include all the specifications to be reviewed by a technical rep.

NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis, i.e., the Government may issue a Purchase Order (PO) to the offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price, rather than issue a PO to each offeror based on the lowest quotation on each item.

As stated below, the provision at FAR 52.212-2- Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services-applies with the following addenda:

Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: The purchase order will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

       1. Please provide any warranty information.
       2. Vendors MUST have an active registration in www.sam.gov

The USCG/Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous and the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will utilize the simplified evaluation procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-2.

Please Note: Interested Offerors having the expertise as required are invited to submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation that will be considered by the agency. Firm Fixed Price Proposals shall be detailed and include information from the SOW demonstrating an understanding of all the requirements in the SOW. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information:

(1) Cost Breakdown

(2) Unit Cost

(3) Extended Price

(4) Total Price

(5) Payment Terms

(6) Discount offered for prompt payment

(7) Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code.
 

Quotes must be received no later than 07 November 2026 at 3 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes are acceptable and shall be sent to SK1 Sebastian Prive via email at:    Sebastian.R.Prive@uscg.mil and carbon copy Contracting Officer, SKC Patricia Fremming at Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil.

Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the RFQ must be forwarded to SK1 Sebastian Prive via email at:    Sebastian.R.Prive@uscg.mil and carbon copy Contracting Officer, SKC Patricia Fremming via email Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil.  

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Nov 2024). To facilitate payment, contractors shall be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submitting a quotation. A UEI and SAM registration can be obtained via https://www.sam.gov.
• FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
• FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, past performance and quality.
• FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) to include Alt I (Feb 2024). Offeror shall complete annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through https://www.sam.gov.
• FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
• FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)
• FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

The following clauses, and others as directed by the Contracting Officer as applicable, shall apply to this awarded contract:

• FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)
• FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2024)
• FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
• FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026) (E.O.13126).
• FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
• FAR 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
• FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
• FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
• FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
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•  52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
• FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Systems for Award Management (Oct 2018)
• FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
• FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

NOTE: In addition to the listed clauses, please review the attached FAR Clause Matrix for all clauses applicable to this requirement.

*The above clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at https://acquisition.gov.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a), prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications via SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submitting a quotation. Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8 applies.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).