Procurement of Shock Absorbers
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 the Procurement of Shock Absorbers (NSN: 5340-14-466-0184, Part Number: 522-306) for Airbus Helicopters. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotations are due by February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 100 each of SHOCK ABSORBER, NSN: 5340-14-466-0184, Part Number: 522-306, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters (Cage Code F0210). All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Alternate part numbers will be accepted. The requested delivery date is March 20, 2026. F.O.B. Destination is requested, but F.O.B. Origin offers will be considered if estimated shipping costs are provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) 70Z03825QB0000041
- Anticipated Award: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
- Department/Agency: Homeland Security / US COAST GUARD / AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with exact part numbers listed. The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated first for technical acceptability.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotations and any questions via email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation 70Z03826QB0000041 in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. The "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) must be completed with unit prices. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days and provide certifications regarding responsibility matters (FAR 52.209-5, 52.209-7, 52.209-11).
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. The "Terms and Conditions" document outlines detailed requirements for quality assurance, packaging, marking, shipping, invoicing, and incorporated FAR provisions. Offerors should review all attached documents carefully to ensure compliance.