Bolt, Machine
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 (USCG), through its Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), is soliciting quotations for 250 "Bolt, Machine" (NSN 5306-00-687-6274, P/N S6110-21085-4) under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotations are due by May 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 250 EA of "Bolt, Machine", with a requested delivery date of May 11, 2026. All parts must be "newly manufactured commercial items" and have clear traceability to an approved manufacturer. Parts must meet FAA guidelines for airworthiness, requiring either an FAA 8130 (preferred) or equivalent EASA Certification, or a certificate of conformance and traceability to the OEM. "New Surplus" items may be considered with approval from Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Engineering and require photos in the quotation. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15 is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336413, size standard 1,250 employees)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QJ0000176
- Quotations Due: May 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 11, 2026
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability (most important), Delivery, and Price. Non-price factors combined are more important than price. Technical acceptability requires providing the manufacturer's CAGE code, ensuring parts meet FAA airworthiness guidelines, providing a Certificate of Conformance (FAR 52.246-15), and offering "newly manufactured commercial items" (or approved new surplus with photos). Delivery is evaluated based on confidence levels (High: 0-15 days ARO, Satisfactory: 16-31 days ARO, Low: over 32 days ARO). Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Traceability: Clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail from manufacturer to current location is required.
- Certifications: Offerors must provide necessary certification, including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and their own certificate of conformance.
- No Drawings: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency.
- Attachment 1: Bidders must carefully review "ATTACHMENT 1 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
- Submission: E-mail quotations to Tiffany.R.Cherry2@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, indicating 70Z03826QJ0000176 in the subject line.