Overhaul of Actuator, Electro-ME
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), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for the overhaul of Electro-ME Actuators (P/N 880T100-3, NSN 1680-01-329-7411) used on HC-130J aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The objective is to maintain a "Ready for Issue" (RFI) inventory to support USCG missions. Quotations are due April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive overhaul services for the specified actuators, ensuring components are returned in an airworthy condition suitable for HC-130J installation. Key requirements include:
- Performing overhaul actions per applicable technical directives or USCG-approved alternate standards.
- Repairing all failed components, replacing missing hardware, and removing foreign matter/corrosion.
- Incorporating Service Bulletins or repairs for Unusual Damage (priced separately).
- Supplying all necessary parts, labor, and materials at a firm-fixed price.
- Maintaining a Quality Assurance System and providing a Certificate of Conformance (COC) for each overhauled component.
- Achieving a turn-around time of 90 days after receipt of material (ARM).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about April 15, 2026.
- Published Date: April 9, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis. Key evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness, with pricing to be provided using "Attachment 3 - Schedule."
- Technical Acceptability: Requires demonstration of access to applicable technical directives, availability of required technical data, and proof of ability to update technical data (e.g., DD-2345 or TODO account). Offerors must be a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or Department of Defense (DoD) Certified Overhaul Facility and provide an Airworthiness Certification (FAA 8130 or equivalent) for overhauled items.
Special Requirements
- No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
- Quotations must be emailed to Angela.L.Watts@uscg.mil and D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil, with the RFQ number in the subject line.
- Offerors must review and comply with security prohibitions and exclusions related to covered telecommunications equipment and foreign entities.
- All parts must be new and traceable to the OEM, or serviceable/repaired meeting technical directives. Thorough cleaning to remove hazardous dust is required.
- A standard commercial warranty is acceptable.