How to bid on USCG Sector San Diego Unaccompanied Housing Recreation Room Renovations

What the Coast Guard is buying and why it matters

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego needs renovation services for the recreation room in Tracy Hall, an unaccompanied personnel housing facility. The project aims to improve the quality of life for active-duty personnel by upgrading the kitchen, janitorial closet, and bathroom.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. This can be a good chance for smaller construction firms to secure a federal contract and demonstrate their capabilities with a government agency.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting questions about this solicitation is September 14, 2026. All proposals are due by September 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. It is crucial to submit your proposal before this deadline.

Proposals will be evaluated based on relevant past performance and price. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the issuance of the written Notice to Proceed.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with experience in interior renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and general building upgrades. Firms familiar with commercial-grade finishes and prefabricated fixtures will be well-suited.

Given the total small business set-aside, this is an excellent opportunity for smaller firms to compete directly for a federal contract without facing competition from larger businesses. Experience with projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage requirements is also beneficial.

How to respond to this solicitation

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Your proposal must include product data sheets and warranties for key items like cabinetry, the ice machine, prefabricated island, exhaust fan, and bathroom vanity. You also need to provide paint color and cabinet finish samples or spec sheets. Safety plans, including an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP), are required, specifically detailing how to avoid disturbing the asbestos-containing material in the ceiling.

A detailed technical plan from post-award walk-through to construction completion, relevant past performance examples, valid licensing, and transparent pricing breaking down labor and materials, along with the total cost, are also mandatory.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and all attached documents, including the Davis-Bacon Wage Determination and the Asbestos and Lead Survey Report. Pay close attention to the strict prohibition against disturbing the ceiling drywall system due to detected asbestos.

Ensure your safety plans (AHA and APP) explicitly address how your crew will avoid disturbing the asbestos-containing ceiling. This is a critical requirement. Provide clear and detailed product data sheets and samples to demonstrate compliance with the specified commercial-grade finishes and materials.

For pricing, offer a transparent breakdown of labor and materials. Highlight your relevant past performance examples that showcase similar renovation projects, especially those involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades or work in occupied facilities. Confirm all required licensing is current and valid.