Integral Fuel Tank Repair for U.S. Coast Guard 2315 HC-144 Aircraft
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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), specifically the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), is soliciting quotations for Integral Fuel Tank Repair services for its 2315 HC-144 Aircraft. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, anticipated to result in a firm-fixed price purchase order. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, and award will be made using a tradeoff method. Quotations are due by June 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a one-time purchase of repair services for HC-144 aircraft integral fuel tanks. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Sealant removal from specified internal tank surfaces.
- Surface preparation for non-destructive testing.
- Re-sealing of specified internal tank surfaces after ALC inspection.
- Providing all necessary functions, including tooling, manuals, test equipment, parts, materials, engineering services, management, maintenance, documentation, and preservation.
- Establishing and providing a warranty plan for repair work and services (minimum 90 days post-acceptance).
Work will be performed on-site at ALC in Elizabeth City, NC, with a turn-around time of thirty (30) days after aircraft access is provided. The contractor must be an FAA Authorized Repair Center with experience in CN235 fuel tank repair and be ISO 9000 compliant or have an acceptable quality system. Sources must be able to obtain required technical expertise, engineering data, and OEM (Airbus Defence and Space SAU) parts.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 70Z03826QL0000148
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Aircraft Components and Accessories Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding)
- Small Business Size Standard: $40 million
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a competitive basis using a tradeoff method, without discussions. Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are:
- Technical Acceptability: Based on proposed sealant removal process and FAA certification.
- Past Performance: Evaluated using past contracts and government sources.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Non-price factors combined are more important than price. Quotations must include the solicitation number, offeror's details, UEI, and information for evaluation. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Only quotations with F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin shipping terms will be accepted.
Important Notes
- No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.
- Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15.
- The period for acceptance of offers is 60 calendar days from the receipt date.