CGC NORTHLAND Rubber Flex Joints
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotes for Rubber Flex Joints for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC 904), located in Portsmouth, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement, processed as a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quote Number 52000RFQ260023510) under FAR Part 12 and 13. The resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis. Quotes are due by April 20, 2026, at 10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 22 Rubber Flex Joints for the USCGC NORTHLAND's #1 Main Diesel Engine (MDE) change out and dockside availability. These flex joints will be Government Furnished Property (GFP) for MDE & DS contractors. Key requirements include:
- Materials: Neoprene outer cover and Nitrile-Butadiene (BUNA-N) inner sleeve.
- Origin: All parts must be American Made.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to USCGC NORTHLAND, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703.
- Required Delivery Date: No later than May 22, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332996 (Small Business Size Standard: 550 employees)
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
- Quote Due Date: April 20, 2026, 10 A.M. EST
Mandatory Site Visit
A mandatory site visit must be completed no later than April 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The RSVP deadline is April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Contact CWO Steven Vanhevelingen at (757) 647-0208 or Steven.C.Vanevelingen@uscg.mil to RSVP. All contractors wishing to be considered must complete a site visit.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation on company letterhead, including:
- Product/service details and Product Data Sheet.
- Detailed cost breakdown (Cost, Unit, Extended, Total Price).
- Payment terms and prompt payment discount.
- Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Warranty information.
- Proof of registration in SAM.gov.
Email quotes to Jacqueline.D.Handley@uscg.mil and copy Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous and the best value to the Government, considering specification, price, past performance, and quality. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis.
Points of Contact
- Primary Contact (for quotes & questions): Jacqueline D. Handley (Jacqueline.D.Handley@uscg.mil)
- Contracting Officer (CC): Patricia Fremming (Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil)
- CGC NORTHLAND POC (for site visit): CWO Steven Vanhevelingen (757-647-0208, Steven.C.Vanevelingen@uscg.mil)