Purchase Air Filters of Various Sizes
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) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking quotations for the purchase of brand-name air filters of various sizes under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) aims to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for critical filters manufactured by A.J. Dralle Inc. for ALC paint booths. Quotations are due by January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of six specific line items of air filters, including XFP-600, XFP-6000, MEPT PANEL FILTER, SFR PANEL FILTER, and FILTER ELEMENT, INTA. These filters, manufactured by A.J. Dralle Inc. (CAGE Code 1MNC2), are essential for the ALC's paint booths. They must meet stringent technical specifications, including correct dimensions, triple-stage aerospace grade, exceeding EPA NESHAP standards (Method 319), and demonstrating a paint arrestance efficiency of 99.97% or better for chromate-containing coatings. All items must be new, approved parts with clear traceability to the OEM.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 333413 (Air Purification Equipment), Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC
- Delivery: Required within sixty (60) days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Aviation Logistics Center at 1664 Weeksville Rd, Bldg 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
- Brand Name Justification: This is a brand-name requirement for A.J. Dralle Inc. products, justified by unique technical specifications and the government's lack of technical data rights for alternative products.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations by the deadline. A critical requirement is the complete filling out of Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies. Failure to do so will result in the quote not being considered. Quotations should be emailed to William.T.Swinson3@uscg.mil with the solicitation number 70Z03826QK0000008 in the subject line.
Award will be based on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Technical acceptability will verify the offeror's ability to provide new, manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, along with a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability documentation. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability initially.
Key Requirements
- Provide new, approved parts with clear traceability to A.J. Dralle Inc.
- Furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15.
- Adhere to specific packaging and labeling requirements (e.g., no popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam).
- Ensure SAM registration is current.
Attachments
- Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies: Must be completed for pricing.
- Attachment 2 – Terms and Conditions: Outlines all applicable clauses and requirements.
- Attachment 3 – Redacted J&A: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.