ADAPTER, PROPELLER BALANCER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Engineering Services Division (ESD) Procurement has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Call to GE Aviation Systems LLC (Cage Code 93366) for an ADAPTER, PROPELLER BALANCER. This item (Part Number: 7A071) is critical for the maintenance of C130J aircraft. While the intent is sole source, other responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for one (1) ADAPTER, PROP BALANCER, which connects to an attached propeller to the prop balancer machine for C130J aircraft maintenance. The required delivery date is 294 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order). Early shipments are encouraged at no additional cost to the Government.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source BOA Call (under DLA's BOA SPE4A1-25-G0013)
- Intended Awardee: GE Aviation Systems LLC (OEM)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C 1901(c), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 (items available from only one source)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- PSC: 4920 (Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- FOB: Origin
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package will be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QE0000022" in the subject line. Quotations must be received no later than 2:30 P.M. EST on March 18, 2026. The Government will consider responses, but the decision not to compete is solely at its discretion. Award will be based on a determination of fair and reasonable pricing, which may involve market research, comparison to previous purchases, or current price lists.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification is based on GE Aviation Systems LLC being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owning the peculiar technical data and specifications, making it uneconomical for the Government to acquire these rights or develop necessary technical data from other sources. The provided "Schedule of Supplies" (Attachment 1) is a worksheet for bidders to provide pricing, instructing to fill only yellow boxes and clearly state any additional charges or discounts. The SAM.gov system may lag policy updates; certain FAR clauses mentioned in the description will not be considered for award decisions or enforced.