USCGC Dolphin Fuel Tank Cleaning
Updated
Solicitation from the US Coast Guard, for work in Mobile, Alabama. Due Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5), 11 days left.
| Title as posted | USCGC DOLPHIN FUEL TANK CLEANING |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 52000QR270000488 |
| Agency | US Coast Guard |
| Office | CG-SEA-C21 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Ship Building and Repairing (336611) |
| Product or service code | J020 |
| Place of performance | Mobile, Alabama |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5) (11 days left) |
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Alabama Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
USCGC DOLPHIN FUEL TANK CLEANING 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 52000QR270000488 .
This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 336611. The small business size standard is 1300.
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. The united stated coast guard surface force logistics center request the contractors to provide pricing for the following requirement: The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin (WPB-87354) requires commercial providers to perform cleaning of both Fuel Service Tanks.
Tank type location capacity Deisel Fuel 3-9-1-F 1450 Diesel Fuel 3-9-2-F 1450 a. Requirement: USCGC dolphin fuel tank cleaning and inspection contents:
- Introduction
- References
- Scope of Work
- Period of Performance
- Deliverables
- Acceptance Criteria
- Notes 1.0 INTRODUCTION The U.S.
Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin (WPB-87354) requires commercial providers to perform cleaning of both Fuel Service Tanks. TANK TYPE LOCATION CAPACITY Deisel Fuel 3-9-1-F 1450 Diesel Fuel 3-9-2-F 1450 2.0 REFERENCES COAST GUARD DRAWINGS Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 111-001, Rev H, Shell Expansion Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 113-001, Rev G, Platform Plating & Framing Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 116-001, Rev -, Longitudinal Girders & BHD’s Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 122-001, Rev C, Watertight Bulkheads Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 601-001, Rev R, Outboard Profile & General Arrangements COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements.
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes. OTHER REFERENCES Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) C6183, 2019, Cork and Rubber Composition Sheet; for Aromatic Fuel and Oil Resistant Gaskets. Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) B24101.D 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK 3.1 The work is to be accomplished through the following: 3.1.1 Travel to work site / ship location: 1500 15th St. Mobile, AL 36615 3.2 Operational Test, Initial: Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor must witness Coast Guard Personnel perform an initial operational test of the designated tank level indicator(s) (TLI’s).
3.3 Tank Content and Waste Disposal: The Contractor must remove a total of 1400 gallons of contaminated diesel fuel. The Contractor must dispose of residual tank contents and any cleaning fluids in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Document a complete chain of custody record of the removed tank contents and generated wastes, from the vessel to the point of final destination or delivery.
Provide any documents to the Coast Guard Inspector (EPO) upon completion. 3.4 Tank Cleaning Requirements: The Contractor must remove tank access cover(s) and clean tank interior surfaces free of all foreign materials, such as residual fuel or water, sediment, sludge, rust, or biological growth, taking care not to damage the coating system (if applicable). Remove cleaning media and residues continuously during the washing process and dispose of wash water.
Remove any residual wash media; and wipe up residual moisture with clean lint-free cloths. Ensure that the tank(s) remain open for at least 24 hours to ventilate and dry prior to inspection. 3.5 The Contractor shall conduct atmospheric testing by a competent person of the ship’s fuel service tanks, vestibule area, and any other spaces as deemed necessary by the Contractor.
3.6 The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures and gear required for ventilation. 3.7 The Contractor must handle all interferences not limited to: 3.7.1 Fuel 3.7.2 Piping 3.7.3 Tank access cover 3.8 Plug Log: The Contractor must keep a written record of all plugs put in any tank’s vents or piping. A separate list must be kept for each tank being entered.
3.8.1 Ensure that all plugs are removed from each tank upon completion of work in the tank. 3.8.2 Ensure the Plug Log is available to the Coast Guard Inspector when performing their close-out inspection on each tank. 3.9 Visual Inspection: The Contractor in the presence of a Coast Guard Inspector (EPO) must accomplish the following tasks: 3.9.1 Visually inspect all tank interior surfaces, including, but not limited to bulkheads, floor and overhead plating, structural members, access cover surfaces, fasteners, and gasket seating surfaces.
3.9.2 Tank structural condition. 3.9.3 Inaccessible areas. 3.9.4 Condition of tank coating system, including measurements taken, percentage, location, and type of coating failure (if tank interior surfaces are coated).
3.9.5 Tank level indicator (TLI) and/or float switch condition, as applicable. 3.9.6 Sounding/vent tube and striker plate condition. 3.9.7 Suction and discharge piping condition.
3.9.8 Fastener material and condition (correct fastener material is stainless steel) and (government furnished equipment (GFE) by the Coast Guard). 3.9.9 EPO shall notify the Contract Officers Representative (COR) at PBPL Asset Management of satisfactory/unsatisfactory inspection results prior to closing the tank(s). 3.10 Tank Closing: The Contractor must accomplish the following after completion of all authorized services, repairs, and/or preserv
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- tim ford · [email protected]
- Sean Hoy · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336611, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,300 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Who can bid: Small Business set-aside
Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.
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