Purchase Filter Cartridges for HC-144 Aircraft
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) is soliciting quotations for Filter Cartridges (P/N KE2424) for HC-144 Aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement, seeking 100 units with an option for an additional 60. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and anticipates a firm-fixed price purchase order award. Quotations are due by February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the purchase of Filter Cartridges, specifically National Stock Number (NSN) 4330-12-355-4327, Part Number (P/N) KE2424 (Alternate P/N: KE2424NBR), manufactured by Mahle Filtersysteme GMBH (CAGE Code D1560). The initial order will be for 100 each, with the USCG retaining an option to purchase up to 60 additional units at the same price within one year of award. All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required per FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a 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 1250 employees.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
- Delivery: Required within ninety (90) days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Elizabeth City, NC. Early or partial deliveries are desired.
Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability will be assessed on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. The solicitation incorporates FAR subpart 12.201 for commercial items.
Additional Notes
- Only quotations with shipping terms of F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin will be accepted; Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 are not permitted.
- Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Logan.J.Brown3@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QL0000080 must be indicated in the subject line.
- The USCG may exercise an option for increased quantity (up to 60 additional units) through one year after the date of award.