Purchase of Actuator, Oil Cooler
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking quotations for the purchase of 20 Actuator, Oil Coolers (P/N 8656M2, NSN 1680-01-497-7142) for HC-130J aircraft spares. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) issued as an unrestricted requirement. While a sole source award to CEF Industries, Inc. (or its authorized distributors) is anticipated, other responsible sources may submit quotations. Quotations are due by May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 20 new manufactured commercial Actuator, Oil Cooler units, Part Number 8656M2, National Stock Number 1680-01-497-7142, from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CEF Industries, Inc. (Cage Code: 00268) or its authorized distributors. All items must be new, with full and clear traceability to the OEM. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees).
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).
- Place of Performance: USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC (F.O.B. Destination).
- Required Documentation: Certificate of Conformance (COC) per FAR 52.246-15 and PMA documentation.
- Prohibitions: Includes clauses on security prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment, FASCSA orders, unmanned aircraft systems, and restrictions concerning Cuba, Iran, and Sudan.
Evaluation Factors
Award is anticipated on a sole source basis to CEF Industries, Inc. (or authorized distributors) based on fair and reasonable pricing and affirmative responsibility. However, if other responsible sources submit offers, evaluation will follow a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability requires new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an authorized distributor with clear traceability.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QH0000040.
- Quotations Due: May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 18, 2026.
- Submission: E-mail quotations to Shavon.M.Smith@uscg.mil or SMB-ALC-LRS-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil. The subject line must include "70Z03826QH0000040".
- Attachments: Review "Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, and "Attachment 2 - SCHEDULE" for pricing submission. "Attachment 3" provides the redacted sole source justification.