57 Caliber cleaning kits
Overview
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PSC
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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, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting bids for 57 Caliber cleaning kits and Milfoam liquid to be delivered to Baltimore, MD. This is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for commercial items. Quotes are due February 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three (3) complete 57 Caliber cleaning kits and three (3) 8-liter containers of Milfoam liquid. The cleaning kit is a portable, pneumatically driven system designed for thorough deep cleaning and maintenance of a 57mm weapon system. Key features of the kit include:
- A central control box and supply hoses
- Cylinder assembly with bore rammer
- Multiple types of brushes (Abrasive, Nylon, Bronze) for bore and chamber
- Oil and foam dispenser assemblies
- Complete tool kit and rugged carrying case
- System weight of 60 pounds, requiring a compressed air source.
The foaming bore cleaner must be a high-performance, water-based formula designed to remove copper and brass residue. It needs to be non-hazardous, non-corrosive, ammonia-free, odorless, environmentally safe, and effective in temperatures from -30°C to +55°C. No substitutions will be authorized without prior approval from USCG YARD TECHNICAL EXPERTS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None specified (Unrestricted)
- Response Due: February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
- Delivery: FOB DESTINATION to 707 E Ordnance Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226. Material must be packed using Military Packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1E) and accompanied by an itemized packaging list citing the Purchase Order Number.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil. The subject line must include the solicitation number: 52000PR260002500. Vendors should state their earliest possible delivery date. Evaluation will be based on the ability to provide all requested items, delivery time frame, and price. All invoicing must be processed through https://www.ipp.gov.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is subject to various FAR clauses, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Technical questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Chad Brown at Chad.R.Brown@uscg.mil.