Bid guide
How to bid on Electronic Security Systems Upgrades at USCG Eureka Housing Area
What the Coast Guard is buying
The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the US Coast Guard, is seeking a contractor to perform electronic security systems upgrades at the USCG Eureka Housing Area in Eureka, California. This is a single job for a complete upgrade.
This opportunity is a small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. Vendors interested in this project should review the Statement of Work for detailed requirements.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 29, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT at the USCG Eureka Housing Area. To attend the site visit, you must submit a completed Base Access Form by 12:00 PM PDT on September 1, 2026.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by September 7, 2026. The deadline for submitting offers is September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Offers must remain valid for at least 30 days.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses specializing in security systems services. The NAICS code for this action is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25,000,000. The PSC Code is N063, Installation of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems.
Firms with experience in installing and upgrading alarm, signal, and security detection systems for government facilities, particularly housing areas, would be well-suited for this project.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. You may need to click it a second time if you land on the portal’s homepage. A free account may be required to view documents.
Offers must be emailed to Shawn Jenkins at [email protected] and Jesse Yutig at [email protected]. Ensure your company is registered in SAM.gov and has a current FAR provision 52.212-3 on file. Your offer should include a statement confirming your SAM.gov representations and certifications are current, complete, and accurate, and only submit representations not already uploaded to SAM.gov with your offer.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Your offer must include the name, title, email address, and telephone number of a company point of contact authorized to bind the company and negotiate. Provide a detailed technical approach describing how materials, personnel, and equipment will be used to complete the tasks in the Statement of Work. The government will evaluate this to ensure it is reasonable and addresses all SOW areas.
Submit pricing with a detailed breakdown of materials, personnel, and equipment. The government will evaluate pricing for completeness and reasonableness, using price analysis techniques from FAR 15.404-1(b). Attending the site visit and submitting questions by the deadline can help you understand the requirements better and strengthen your proposal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.