The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 61200PR270005532 |
|---|---|
| Agency | US Coast Guard |
| Office | Tracen Petaluma |
| Where | Petaluma, California |
| Posted | November 13, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 23, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Security & guard services (NAICS 561621) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Julian Plaut · SMB-FORCECOM-049@uscg.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. **All interested vendors are encouraged to attend the site visit scheduled for November 18th, 2026 from 0900-1100 PST.** **Full funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to FAR 52.232-18 (Availability of…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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