Gas Leak Repair, Valve Installation, and Asphalt Patching Services
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SPECIAL MISSION TRAINING CENTER (SMTC) · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard Special Mission Training Center (SMTC) is soliciting offers for gas leak repair, valve installation, and asphalt patching services. This is construction work under NAICS 237120—Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction, which covers jobs like building, repairing, and maintaining pipelines and associated infrastructure. The work will take place in Birmingham, Alabama.
Given the nature of this NAICS code, contractors should expect tasks involving gas utility infrastructure: locating and sealing leaks in gas lines, installing or replacing valves to control gas flow, and repairing asphalt surfaces disturbed during excavation or following underground work. The Coast Guard's Special Mission Training Center likely maintains specialized training facilities with live gas utility systems or simulated infrastructure that requires periodic maintenance and repair. See the solicitation on SAM.gov for the complete statement of work, deliverables, and any specific technical requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Special Mission Training Center (SMTC) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 75110PR270000104 |
| NAICS | 237120 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 4, 2026, 11:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Birmingham, AL |
Who can bid
This contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To compete, your business must:
- Register in SAM.gov and hold active registration through award
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 237120: 1,000 employees (see the solicitation to confirm the applicable size standard)
- Be a small business concern as defined by SBA regulations at 13 CFR Part 121
- Possess any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code qualifications
No specific certifications beyond standard small business status are indicated in the metadata. Economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs), women-owned small businesses (WOSBs), service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), and HUBZone firms may still bid under this general small business set-aside, though the set-aside type does not restrict to those subcategories.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate pipeline construction expertise. NAICS 237120 work requires familiarity with gas utility safety standards, pressure testing, and excavation protocols. Highlight relevant past performance on gas distribution or similar utility infrastructure projects, particularly for federal or municipal clients.
Address safety and compliance prominently. Gas leak repair involves hazardous materials and regulated work environments. Your proposal should detail OSHA compliance, hazardous materials training (e.g., HAZMAT, confined space), and any state or local gas utility licensing required in Alabama. Mention specific safety incident rates and quality control processes.
Price asphalt patching as integrated work. Unlike standalone paving jobs, this asphalt work follows utility repair, requiring proper compaction, matching existing surfaces, and coordination with gas work schedules. Break out costs clearly while showing you understand the sequencing constraints.
Verify bonding capacity. Construction solicitations often require bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. Confirm your surety capacity can cover the anticipated contract value.
Review Alabama-specific requirements. Since performance occurs in Birmingham, investigate whether Jefferson County or the City of Birmingham imposes additional contractor licensing, utility work permits, or gas line inspection requirements.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 75110PR270000104
- Confirm all technical requirements, evaluation factors, and deliverables in the solicitation documents
- Note the strict deadline: November 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time—late submissions are typically ineligible
- Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and updated before preparing your offer
View the official notice on SAM.gov →