Purchase of ALSE Gear
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for the purchase of ALSE Gear, specifically Cargo Access Nets and Aircrew RW Belts. This is an unrestricted requirement, and while a sole-source justification exists for Aerial Machine & Tool Corporation (OEM), all responsible sources are invited to submit proposals. Quotations are due by March 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QE0000027) is for commercial items, requiring the provision of:
- Cargo Access Net (NSN 1680-01-HS3-4198, P/N AMTC-S1574-BL) - 25 each
- Belt, Aircrew RW (NSN 1680-01-HS3-1565, P/N MS16070-21M1) - 50 each
All items must be NEW approved parts and have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aerial Machine & Tool Corporation (CAGE Code 70133). Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability documentation (e.g., a quote from the OEM) prior to award. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15 is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QE0000027
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
- Award Date: Unknown due to potential DHS Lapse in Appropriations.
- Quote Validity: 120 calendar days.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, within 90 days ARO to Elizabeth City, NC.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail determination based on the ability to provide the specified newly manufactured items with clear traceability to the OEM. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Additional Notes
This requirement is justified as a sole-source to Aerial Machine & Tool Corporation due to proprietary technical data, but other responsible sources may submit proposals if they can meet the OEM traceability requirement. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QE0000027" in the subject line. Review "Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions" and "Attachment 2 – Redacted J and A" for full details.