USCGC MORRO BAY (WTGB-108) — Fuel Oil Tanks and Bilge Cleaning and Inspection

The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement for a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, vacuum trucks, and hoses to perform fuel oil tank and bilge cleaning services aboard the USCGC MORRO BAY (WTGB-108) in Cleveland, OH.

• Bilge Cleaning: Vacuum offload approximately 2,500 gallons of mixed fluid (used engine oil, fuel, and bilge water). Thoroughly wash and degrease bilges to meet USCG-provided Marine Chemist gas-free/safe-for-hot-work inspection standards.
• Fuel Oil (F/O) Tank Cleaning & Fuel Disposal: Pump low-suction residue and dispose of approximately 11,500 gallons of contaminated Marine Gas Oil (MGO) / diesel fuel. Clean all internal tank surfaces free of residual fuel, sludge, biological growth, and foreign matter. Continuous media extraction and lint-free wipe-down required (per drawings 140 WTGB 116-001, 140-003, 120-001, and 149-001).
• Tank Inspection & Closure: Verify Tank Level Indicator (TLI) system operation and removal of all pipe plugs prior to entry and closure. Secure manhole covers in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector using new AMS-C-6183 compliant gaskets, chasing stud threads, and renewing damaged nuts.
• Environmental & Waste Documentation: Provide full chain-of-custody documentation and signed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest(s) within two (2) calendar days of work completion.

2. Period & Place of Performance

• Location: USCGC MORRO BAY, 1055 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.
• Performance Window: 20 November 2026 through 01 December 2026.
  • Preferred Start: 20 November 2026 at 08:30 EST.
  • On-Site Cap: Not to exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days.
  • Holiday: Thanksgiving Day (26 November 2026) is an official non-work day.

3. Mandatory Contractor Qualifications & Equipment

Offerors must demonstrate and provide proof of the following with their quote:

1. Vacuum truck operators certified for over-the-water oil transfer.
2. Capability to provide an operational vacuum truck and a minimum of 200 feet of suction hose.
3. Valid federal/state waste transporter credentials and permitted destination facility details.
4. Personnel must hold valid government-issued photo ID (REAL ID or TWIC) for base entry.

Note: The Government will supply the Marine Chemist only. All other tools, rigging, parts, and consumables are contractor-furnished.

5. Site Visit

• Date & Time: 19 November 2026, 08:00 13:00 EST. *IN THE SOW IT STATES: 17NOV2026 THIS IS INCORRECT
• Location: USCGC MORRO BAY, 1055 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.
• Registration: Site visit coordination must be made at least 24 hours in advance with the Ship's Representative: CWO Gregory Tarker, (206) 815-6706, gregory.e.tarker@uscg.mil.

6. Submission Instructions & Evaluation

• Quote Package: Submit via email to KS Justin Wooldridge and justin.r.woolridge2@uscg.mil by the response deadline. Must include:
• Technical proof of over-the-water transfer certifications and 200 ft hose/equipment availability.
• Company CAGE code, UEI, and point of contact details.
• Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsible offeror registered in SAM.gov meeting all mandatory technical specifications and schedule requirements.