What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor to provide dining and lodging services for Coast Guard personnel during drydock repairs of the USCGC SAILFISH in Dorchester, NJ. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors in the hospitality sector. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested businesses should track the opportunity closely for submission requirements rather than submitting a formal bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
USCGC SAILFISH (WPB 87356)
87 FOOT COASTAL PATROL BOAT (USCG)
SPECIFICATION FOR DINING AND LODGING DURING DRYDOCK REPAIRS
FY2026
Developed By: Aldrin J Canett
(31 March 2026)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Revisions Record
This page is used to record specification revisions, which may have occurred subsequent to a Revision 0
(Rev-0) package. Information listed is intended to provide contractors and field unit personnel a means to
ensure all the current specification revision pages are present when reviewing or utilizing this
specification package.
DATE REV# WORK ITEM# CHANGES MADE
NOTE : All work item and paragraph numbers listed above for a given revision correspond to same numbers in the
previous revision. This revised specification is self-contained with all of the above listed changes incorporated.
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WORK ITEM 1: Dining and Lodging, Provide
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide temporary dining and
lodging for Coast Guard personnel.
1.2 Government-furnished property.
None.
2. REFERENCES
COAST GUARD DRAWINGS
None
COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS
None
OTHER REFERENCES
Public Law 101-391, 1990, Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act
Hotel-Motel National Master List, http://www.usfa.fema.gov/applications/hotel/
AAA/CAA - http://newsroom.aaa.com/diamond-ratings/diamond-rating-definitions/
FORBES (formerly MOBIL) Travel Guide - http://www.forbestravelguide.com/
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Lodging requirements. The Contractor must provide quality temporary lodging, for 13 Coast Guard
personnel within a 15-mile radius of Yank Marine 487 Main Street, Dorchester, NJ 08316.
3.1.1 Occupancy particulars. Provide 04 double occupancy and 05 single occupancy rooms for Coast
Guard personnel.
3.1.2 Commencement and completion. Ensure that lodging must commence (16 JUN 2026) and
terminate (15 SEPT 2026).
3.2 Regulations and standards. The Contractor must ensure that all lodging facilities provided must meet
the following minimum standards:
Meet the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391) and be listed on the Hotel-
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Motel Master List (see 4.1 (Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391))).
Lodging Facility must be within 15 miles of the Dry-dock location or Dockside location.
Facility must meet at a minimum the requirements of either three stars for a Forbes (formerly
Mobil) Travel Guide rating or three diamonds for an American Automobile Association
(AAA) rating.
Full indoor laundry facility on premises with 24/7 guest access.
Full access and use of a workout facility or fitness center in designated exercise room w/
dedicated equipment specialized for the use of working out (e.g. treadmill, rowing machine,
elliptical machine, weight machine, free weights etc.). Facility must be either on the lodging
facility premises or within walking distance (not to normally exceed ½ mile or 5 minute
commute via vehicle).
Access to internet in all rooms.
Full daily maid service and cleaning.
Iron and Ironing Board in every room.
Full Bath in every room.
Microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator in every room.
Personal belongings safe in every room.
Lodging facility room entrances must be accessible only by internal hallway(s). The internal
hallway(s) must have locked exterior doors, accessible by key-holding facility guests only.
Internal hallway(s) must be accessible by the berthing facility’s lobby. The lobby must be
manned by a front desk attendant 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
3.3 Parking. The Contractor must ensure that the lodging facility have parking available for a minimum
of 3 vehicles during the entire duration of the stay.
3.4 Dining requirements. The Contractor must provide healthy, appetizing, and nutritious dining,
including 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and wait staff gratuities, for up to 12 Coast Guard
personnel within a 5 mile radius of the crew’s primary lodging location and within a reasonable distance
(not more than 5 miles) of the shipyard location for lunch.
3.4.1 Commencement and completion. Dining must commence (16 JUN 2026), and end (15 SEPT
2026).
3.4.2 Breakfast. Each breakfast must include:
A choice of two whole fresh fruits.
A choice of three fruit juices.
A choice of whole or low fat milk.
A choice of two cereals.
Eggs cooked to order.
Pancakes, French toast or waffles.
Bacon or another breakfast meat.
A choice of potatoes or grits.
A choice of toast or pastry.
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A choice of coffee or tea.
Butter, margarine, syrup and jelly or jam.
3.4.3 Lunch and dinner. Each lunch and dinner must include a choice of three different hot entrées.
Entrée choices must vary in a manner not to repeat within a 3-day period. Daily entrée choices must
include the following:
Poultry (baked and grilled options must be available upon request, in lieu of battered and/or
fried).
Beef or pork
Fish or shellfish (baked and grilled options must be available upon request, in lieu of battered
and/or fried).
A choice of soup or salad, with crackers & regular &/or low fat dressing. Soup choices must
not repeat within a 3-day period.
A choice of potatoes or pasta with accompanying sauces.
A choice of two vegetables.
Water and a choice of beverages.
A choice of breads; and a choice of butter or margarine.
A choice of three different desserts or whole fresh fruit.
3.4.4 Take-out meals. The Contractor must substitute carry-out meals for up to 12 Coast Guard personnel
for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, when designated by the COR. The Contractor must coordinate pick up
times and location with the COR. Lunch carry-out…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.