PROCUREMENT OF SELF-LOCKING PL NUT FOR USE ON MH-65
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 Self-Locking PL Nuts (NSN: 5310-14-350-2854, Part Number: 4SMF5209M) for use on MH-65 aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotations are due by June 4, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 500 units of NUT, SELF-LOCKING PL, with an option for the Government to increase the quantity by up to 500 additional units, for a maximum total of 1,000. All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Howmet Fixations Simmonds SAS (Cage Code F0224). Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure airworthiness and safety. Alternate part numbers will be accepted if they meet these criteria. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) 70Z03826QB0000125
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Requested Delivery Date: August 10, 2026
- Option Clause: FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity applies, allowing the Government to unilaterally increase the quantity by up to 500 units within one year of award.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror rated technically acceptable. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, requiring exact part numbers, a Certificate of Conformance (COC), and full traceability. F.O.B. Destination is requested, but F.O.B. Origin offers will be considered if estimated shipping costs are provided. Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000125 in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Alex-Marie Midgett (Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil, 571-610-7299)