Purchase of Aircraft GSE items
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, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking quotations for the purchase of Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) items, specifically brand-name Tronair, Inc. Filler Bleeders and Hydraulic Carts. This opportunity, Solicitation Number 70Z03826QE0000032, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specialized aerospace maintenance tools to support C-130 aircraft operations. The requirement includes:
- Four (4) Filler Bleeders (Part Number: 06-5042-0800, NIIN: 01-607-4268)
- Four (4) Hydraulic Carts (Part Number: 06-5004-0500, NIIN: 01-312-5326)
All items must be new and are required to be brand-name Tronair, Inc. (CAGE Code 59603) products. Clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized distributor is mandatory, along with a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. The items are intended for the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- Delivery: Required within 100 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Elizabeth City, NC.
- Quotations Due: April 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Anticipated Award Date: April 27, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable basis. Technical acceptability is contingent upon providing the specified brand-name items with proper OEM traceability. Offerors must complete Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies to provide pricing; failure to do so will result in non-consideration. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to William.T.Swinson3@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QE0000032" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a brand-name requirement justified by the proprietary nature of Tronair's technical data and the critical safety, durability, and reliability requirements of these specialized items. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Bidders are advised to thoroughly review Attachment 2: Terms and Conditions for all applicable FAR and HSAR clauses, and Attachment 3: Redacted Justification for Other than Full and Open for details on the brand-name rationale.