Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services   2

Background
The U.S. Coast Guard Yard, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is a full-service shipyard that services the needs of the USCG fleet and other government agencies. The yard requires Ultrasonic Side Scan Testing Services for various vessels scheduled for availability, including but not limited to the 327’ Barque Eagle and 270’ Medium Endurance Cutters.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, planning, and other items necessary to perform ultrasonic side scan testing services as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Services include conducting a 'Scanning Crawler Automated Test' of the vessel's underwater hull, freeboard plating, decks, tanks, and other areas for metal corrosion and deterioration. Specific tasks include:
- All scanning operations must be performed by personnel certified under ASNT CP-189.
- An ASNT Level III Certified Analyst must oversee the project and evaluate all data collected.
- Scanning parameters include highlighting areas with wastage greater than or equal to 25% in red (repair areas), 15% to 24% in yellow, and less than 15% in green.
- Average paint coating thickness must be measured with specified random readings.
- Hull markings must be made with a paint pen.
- Handheld UT readings are required to verify deteriorated metal areas found with side scan equipment.

Period of Performance
The contract will have one base period of 12 months with four optional periods of 12 months each.

Place of Performance
U.S. Coast Guard Yard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with ASNT CP-189 standards for personnel qualifications and certifications. The contractor must provide documentation of ownership or access to necessary equipment for performing ultrasonic side scan testing services.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior USCG ultrasonic side scanning work performed by Gladd under award 70Z04021D60902Y00 (07/01/21–06/30/26) valued at $1,395,482. The prior contract involved ultrasonic side scan testing of USCG vessel underwater hulls, freeboard plating, decks, and tanks using scanning crawler automated tests and handheld UT thickness readings for verification, with final marked repair areas and electronic data/reporting. The current requirement’s SOW similarly calls for ASNT CP-189 certified personnel, an automated scanning crawler test with color-coded wastage thresholds, and handheld UT readings in dry-dock at the USCG Yard, indicating the work is a continuation of the same inspection scope.