What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking tank and bilge cleaning services for the CGC Thunder Bay, specifically for the CGC Bristol Bay at the US Coast Guard Station in Detroit, MI. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses in the waste management and environmental services sector. Interested contractors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that they will need to track the notice closely and prepare to submit bids accordingly.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
CGC Thunder Bay Bilge Cleaning Statement of Work
In accordance with PR 2126406Y61M4394001
Bilge cleanings and liquid removals are required onboard CGC Bristol Bay
Location:
US Coast Guard Station DETROIT MI
110 Mt. Elliot Street
Detroit MI, 48207
Removals: Liquid Removals up to 1900 gallons will need to be vacuumed to lowest extent possible. Bilge Liquids consist of Oil, Fuel, and other contaminated liquids and must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. Bilge Liquids are 95% water
REMOVALS FOR 1 VESSEL
Cleaning:
The following bilges need to be high pressure cleaned with hot water and degreaser to remove all oil, grease and other surface contaminants from deck plates down. Please ensure not to damage any electrical components or engines components. Ship will be pier side so ensure that we follow Wisconsin environmental standards. Initial (code B) cleanings for the bilges will take place on 7/10/26 – 7/15/26
CLEANING IS FOR 1 VESSEL
Bilge Cleaning Conditions: All the aforementioned bilges are to be cleaned in accordance with the following CG Yard cleanliness conditions. The Contractor may encounter oily water, solids, sludge, and various debris while cleaning the bilges. The Contractor shall provide proper cleaning equipment to clean under numerous structural members and inside pockets, as well as machinery foundations, where liquids collect.
Condition Code (B), clean to Gas Free.
All material removed to eliminate all volatile substances including but not limited to liquids, solids, sludge, debris, rags, and cleaning liquids.
This condition will require a detergent cleaning and wiped DRY. Some tanks (i.e., sewage, grey water) may require bleaching prior to cleaning to assist in removing any residue from surface.
This condition shall require a Gas Free certificate.
Bilges Capacity (SQFT)
Engine Room 1700 (Each)
Bilge Liquid Removals 1900 Gallons (Each)
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.