Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · BASE NEW ORLEANS(00029)
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
70Z02926QGALV0065
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
238110
Product service code
Y1LB
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Saint Louis, MO
Contracting contact
KALA.M.LOWE@USCG.MIL
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 238110 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
IPD ST. LOUIS PARKING LOT PROJECT NAICS: 238110 PSC: Y1LB United States Coast Guard Base STL- IPD is accepting proposals for qualified individuals or firms for the preparation and pouring of a concrete parking pad. The project aims to provide a durable, medium-duty parking surface capable of supporting standard commercial lot traffic. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the scope of work, and to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the work at: USCG Base STL- IPD 100 Arsenal St BLDG 17 St. Louis MO 63118. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. All work is to be completed in accordance with the scope of work. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and no other written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Small Business Set-aside, the applicable NAICS code is 238110 and small business size standard is 19M. This solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Offerors must be actively registered in System for Award Management - https://www.sam.gov. All work is to be completed in accordance with the SOW. This will be a firm-fixed priced purchase order awarded to the lowest reasonable price technically acceptable bidder. This is set aside 100% for small business. All contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and must provide representations prescribed in clause 52.236-1 in Section III and see attachment B to be considered. The Contractor shall submit, simultaneously with the schedule of costs required by the Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts clause of the contract, a statement designating the portions of contract work to be performed with the Contractor's own forces. The approved schedule of costs will be used in determining the value of a work activity/event, or portions thereof, of the work for the purpose of this article. In establishing the percent of work to be performed by the Contractor. Cost of material and equipment installed by such labor may be included. The work by the Contractor's executive, administrative and clerical forces shall be excluded in establishing compliance with the requirements of this clause. FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984). Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Arrangements for mandatory site visits may be made by contacting: DCC Joseph Medfisch at (724) 910-1596 joseph.t.medfisch@uscg.mil or Submit quotes to: kala.m.lowe@uscg.mil and James.j.spenn@uscg.mil
Contact
Point of contact
KALA LOWE
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
KALA.M.LOWE@USCG.MIL
Secondary
james.j.spenn@uscg.mil
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