USCGC Smilax Crane Service

Updated Oct 21, 2026

Solicitation from the US Coast Guard, for work in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Due Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC-7), 5 days left.

Official notice and attachments

Description

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR USCGC SMILAX Crane ServiceSMILAX bent a support lattice on the CG300 crane and is in need for rental crane services for tasks outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW). 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 BACKGROUND The 100' WLIC asset, USCGC SMILAX, has a bent the lattice on the upper section of the CG300 and requesters a crane and qualified rigger that can lift the boom off to the pier and replace it with a new 8500 LB 720in x 70inx 70in boom section being provided by Sparrows.

1.2 SCOPE The scope of this contract is defined by the efforts and tools required to support USCGC SMILAX. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and tools necessary to lift, up to 8500 lb boom off the Cutter and back onto the Cutter 1.3 OBJECTIVE The goal is to return CGC SMILAX CG300 to designed system parameters. 1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 1.4.1 Compliance Documents The following documents provide specifications, standards, or guidelines that must be complied with in order to meet the requirements of this contract: 2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS Unless otherwise stated, this contract applies to on-site support for USCGC SMILAX in Atlantic Beach, NC 2.1 Boom lift - Remove boom from cutter.The Contractor shall perform any inspections or evaluations, as deemed necessary, to determine best path forward prior to commencing work.

2.1.1 CGC SMILAX will remove all wire rope from boom before crane is onsight 2.1.2 The Contractor shall inspect, and follow best lifting procedures. 2.1.3 Crew will unbolt boom stops and boom and Contractors will lift boom stops then boom and place on pier. 2.1.4 CGC SMILAX will remove pins holding top boom section.

LAST UPDATED: 10/13/2026 Diminsions Boom stop -1000 lb 240in x 10in x 10in Boom - 8500 LB 720in x 70inx 70in 1.3 OBJECTIVE The goal is to return CGC SMILAX CG300 to designed system parameters. 1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 1.4.1 Compliance Documents The following documents provide specifications, standards, or guidelines that must be complied with in order to meet the requirements of this contract: 2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS Unless otherwise stated, this contract applies to on-site support for USCGC SMILAX in Atlantic Beach, NC 2.1 Boom lift - Remove boom from cutter.The Contractor shall perform any inspections or evaluations, as deemed necessary, to determine best path forward prior to commencing work.

2.1.1 CGC SMILAX will remove all wire rope from boom before crane is onsight 2.1.2 The Contractor shall inspect, and follow best lifting procedures. 2.1.3 Crew will unbolt boom stops and boom and Contractors will lift boom stops then boom and place on pier. 2.1.4 CGC SMILAX will remove pins holding top boom section 2.1.6 The Contractor will lift boom back onto cutter where the crew will bolt it to the crane.

2.2 Test Thoroughly and Document The Contractor shall ensure the system is fully functional by preforming a system operational test to be witnessed by Engineer Petty Officer (EPO) or the EPO’s designated representative. 2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a trip report documenting all findings no later than 48 hours after returning to the home office. 3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL 3.1 The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS 4.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed 2 calendar from the date of award. 4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The primary place of performance will be at CGC SMILAX at 2301 E. Fort Macon RD. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. 4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0730 and 1600 CST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this SOW. 4.4 TRAVEL Contractor travel may be required to support this requirement. 4.5 Daily Progress Reports The Contractor shall hold a daily progress meeting with the Engineer Petty Officer and/or Commanding Officer upon arrival at the asset each morning of the visit.

This report shall include a summary of all Contractor work performed, an assessment of technical progress, schedule status, and discuss any hazardous work conditions or necessary precautions the crew need to be made aware of prior to commencing work. 4.6 General Report Requirements The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with DHS workstations (Windows and Microsoft Office Applications).

Contractors will lift old boom section off and place new boom section in its place, where crew will attach sections together 2.1.6 The Contractor will lift boom back onto cutter where the crew will bolt it to the crane. 2.2 Test Thoroughly and Document The Contractor shall ensure the system is fully functional by preforming a system operational test to be witnessed by Engineer Petty Officer (EPO) or the EPO’s designated representative.

2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a trip report documenting all findings no later than 48 hours after returning to the home office. 3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL 3.1 The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW. 4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS 4.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed 2 calendar from the date of award.

4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The primary place of performance will be at CGC SMILAX at 2301 E. Fort Macon RD. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. 4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0730 and 1600 CST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this S

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

• Justin Wooldridge · [email protected] · (206) 820-5327
• Lindsay Mongiovi · [email protected]

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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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