Notice of Intent to Award to a Basic Ordering Agreement
Overview
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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 (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order for MAT 5000 Grease under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, with an unrestricted requirement. Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 8 units of MAT 5000 Grease (Part Number P999235), manufactured by GE Aviation (doing business as Dowty Propellers). This specific grease is critical for the maintenance and rebuild of Dowty propeller assemblies used on the USCG HC130J and HC-27J fixed-wing aircraft, ensuring airworthiness. The solicitation includes an option for increased quantity.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order (Sole Source)
- Underlying Agreement: Basic Ordering Agreement SPE4A1-25-G-0018
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Requirement
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC
Evaluation & Award
Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability first; if not acceptable, the process continues with the next lowest-priced offer. A Sole Source Justification confirms the intent to acquire the grease directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Dowty Propellers, due to its unique and highly specialized nature, being the only OEM-approved product for this application.
Submission Details
- Closing Date for Offers: February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to jeremy.a.wood@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QS0000002 must be indicated in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.
- Required Documents: Requirements, Terms and Conditions, and Sole Source Justification are attached.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect as of November 28, 2025. An amendment was issued to update the Terms and Conditions. Offerors must review and comply with all listed FAR and HSAR clauses, including those related to security prohibitions, covered telecommunications equipment, and safeguarding contractor information systems. Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination by local USCG personnel.