How to bid on security fence installation at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

What the Coast Guard is buying

The Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard, is seeking a small business to remove approximately 400 feet of existing fence and install about 270 feet of new 8-foot industrial fencing with barbed wire. This project is for the Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater, Florida.

The work also includes installing a 26-foot powered gate with keypad access, a mower-access swing gate with a cipher lock, and a vehicle-entry camera. This is a firm fixed-price construction contract, and the government will award it based on the lowest price that is technically acceptable.

Key dates and deadlines

Quotes are due by 3:00 PM ET on August 14, 2026. All quotes must be emailed to [email protected] by this deadline. Telephone requests for quotes will not be accepted.

The anticipated award date is August 28, 2026, approximately 10 business days after the solicitation closes. Work is expected to begin no later than 10 business days after the award is made and submitted to the awardee.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses can bid. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a size standard of $19.0 million.

This project is suitable for construction firms with experience in fence demolition and installation, particularly industrial fencing, automated gates, and security camera systems. Bidders must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view some documents.

Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] by the August 14, 2026, 3:00 PM ET deadline. Any questions about the work must be sent via email to [email protected] by close of business on July 31, 2026. Answers will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

A site visit is highly recommended and encouraged to verify requirements and speak with unit personnel. A site visit was scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Vendors should coordinate their attendance with CWO Joe Calderon at [email protected] or 727-423-7586, or MKC Mike Hemmingway at [email protected] or 727-535-1437 x1573. Ensure all personnel attending have a proper government-issued ID for access.

Carefully review all provided documents, including Amendment A0001 with RFI Q&A, the Scope of Work (SOW), and any attached enclosures or pictures. Pay close attention to details regarding post removal, fence alignment, gate specifications (including the 26-foot powered gate and 60-inch mower gate), and camera placement.

Ensure your quote addresses all aspects of the SOW and incorporates clarifications from the Q&A. Since this is a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable award, ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates your ability to meet all requirements while offering a competitive price. Familiarize yourself with the applicable FAR clauses, especially those related to construction, wage rates, and site conditions.