Diver Hull Cleaning, Inspection, and Zinc Anode Replacement

Modification to Solicitation 001 This amendment is issued to provide responses to vendor

questions and to clarify certain aspects of the requirement. Upon review of the proposals received, the Government observed a wide variance in

pricing and determined that clarification was necessary to ensure a common understanding of the requirement. Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), the

Contracting Officer has determined that issuance of this amendment is in the best interest of the Government to promote fair competition and to facilitate an award representing best value. The attached responses and clarifications are incorporated herein, file name titled: 52000QR260001618 QandA. Unless expressly stated, the overall scope remains unchanged. All interested offerors to the solicitation are responsible for monitoring the solicitation for amendments and shall acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Interested offerors may revise and resubmit proposals no later than: Tuesday,

24 February 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time and shall be sent to Mr. Cornelius Claiborne at: [email protected] and carbon copy

Contracting Officer, SKC Patricia M. Fremming at: [email protected]. Upon closing of this amendment, the Government will evaluate all timely revised proposals. Proposals not revised will be considered as originally submitted. The Government reserves the right to make award based on the quotation determined to represent best value. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a combined for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote Number 52000QR260001618. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry System (NAICS) is 336611. The small business size standard is 1300. This is a total small business set aside all responsible small business sources may submit proposals that will be considered. This is issued pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), and the resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13. THE UNITED STATED COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE