Chip Detector
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 US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for Chip Detectors (NSN: 5365-14-593-6041, Part No: 704A34543019). This is an unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with award anticipated as a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotations are due by May 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of 15 Chip Detectors, Electronic (CHIP DETECTOR,ELEC), with a requested delivery date of December 2, 2026. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, France (Cage Code F0210). Alternate part numbers will be accepted, provided they are approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure flight safety. Newly manufactured commercial items must be from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Option for Increased Quantity: FAR 52.217-6 applies, allowing the Government to increase the quantity for Line Item 1 by up to 15 units, for a maximum of 30 units, within one calendar year of award.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 30, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror rated technically acceptable. Technical acceptability is based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, and exact part numbers listed on the requirements schedule. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability initially.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must complete the "Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000107" Excel sheet with unit prices and indicate agreement with the "Option for Increased Quantity" clause. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil, referencing solicitation 70Z03826QB0000107 in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must also address certifications regarding responsibility matters, delinquent tax liability, and security prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by USCG personnel, requiring a COC and full traceability.