52000RFQ260002416-USCGC Active and USCGC Diligence Air Circuit Breaker
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Force Logistics Center is soliciting quotes for Air Circuit Breakers for the USCGC Active and USCGC Diligence. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Schneider Electric brand-name products only, due to compatibility and standardization requirements. Quotes are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide replacement shore tie air circuit breakers, specifically two configurations of Schneider Electric Air Circuit Breakers, for the 210 Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC), USCGC Active and USCGC Diligence. These breakers must meet exact technical specifications, including IEC configuration with connection clusters on the cradle and stabs on the breaker, and specific catalog/model numbers for CLIN 0001 (B-Class) and CLIN 0002 (A-Class). Delivery is required no later than March 15, 2026, to USCG SFLC-MECPL in Norfolk, VA.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ 52000RFQ260002416)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.5).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 335313 (Electrical Switchgear and Switchboard Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1250 employees.
- Brand Name Only: Only Schneider Electric products are acceptable, supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) due to compatibility, standardization, and lifecycle support with existing systems (TCTO WMEC 210 TD2060.0). Substitutions will not be considered.
- Vendor Authorization: Offerors must provide proof of authorized source status (e.g., valid Letter of Authorization from Schneider Electric) to ensure warranty compliance, safety, and proper integration.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote is most advantageous and represents the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None Basis."
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit quotes on company letterhead, including:
- Product/service details and Product Data Sheet.
- Detailed cost breakdown (Cost Breakdown, Unit Cost, Extended Price, Total Price).
- Payment Terms and Discount offered for prompt payment.
- Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Proof of authorized source status (LOA from OEM).
- Warranty information.
- Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Delivery Required By: March 15, 2026 (earlier delivery acceptable).
- Contracting Officer: SKC Karla Balint (karla.p.balint@uscg.mil) for questions and quote submission.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Norfolk, VA.