Aircraft Maintenance/Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Operational Logistics Command (LOG-94), Alameda, CA, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for Aircraft Maintenance Services, specifically Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Inspector/Maintainer services, at USCG Air Station Kodiak, AK. This market research will inform competition and set-aside decisions. Responses are due June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (PST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide trained and qualified personnel to perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance services for Air Station Kodiak's fleet of HC-130J, MH-60T, and MH-65D aircraft. Key services include:
- Scheduled and unscheduled ALSE maintenance, repair, and upkeep.
- Scheduled and unscheduled Liquid Oxygen (LOX) maintenance, repair, and upkeep.
- Inspection, overhaul, and repair of ALSE equipment.
- Support for aircraft systems and sub-systems maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Duration: One base year plus four one-year option periods (total 5 years).
- NAICS Code: 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (Size Standard: $40 million).
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine potential set-aside.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM (PST).
- Published: May 19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: USCG Air Station Kodiak, Kodiak, AK.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Personnel: Must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain Secret security clearance and CAC. ALSE Inspector/Maintainers must be graduates of USCG Aviation Survival Technician School or DoD equivalent, or hold an FAA A&P license with 3+ years of relevant experience. A Project Manager with 10+ years of experience is required.
- Work Environment: Work in hangars, indoors/outdoors, with exposure to noise, dust, weather, and various hazards. Contractor must provide PPE.
- Government Furnished: USCG will provide necessary tools, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), workspace, and reasonable access to telecommunications/computer equipment.
Submission Instructions
Interested companies should email responses to terry.e.craft@uscg.mil by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company Name, Address, UEI, POC, Email, Phone.
- Business size(s) applicable to NAICS 488190 (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, SB, LB).
- Type of End Product and Origin.
- Corporate affiliations, JV partners, teaming partners, and/or major subcontractor information.
- Commercial market information and practices.
- Positive statement of intent to submit an offer as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued.
- Applicable GSA contracts.
- Capabilities Statement: Up to 3 relevant projects with details.
- Capability Website URL.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information provided. Respondents are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitations. Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in the company not being considered a viable source.