Purchase of Seals
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 US Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting bids for the purchase of specific Aircraft Gas Turbine Seals. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, anticipating a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Quotations are due by April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of two types of Aircraft Gas Turbine Seals, specifically:
- Part Number 697988-7 (NSN: 2840-01-579-2882), Quantity: 2
- Part Number 697988-9 (NSN: 2840-01-579-2886), Quantity: 2
All parts must be new, approved, and demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (CAGE Code 09257). Contractors must furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QH0000053
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Quotation Due: April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Anticipated Award: On or about April 15, 2026
- Published: April 9, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items directly from the OEM. Only the lowest-priced offer will be initially evaluated for technical acceptability; if unacceptable, the next lowest will be considered.
Bidders must submit quotations via email to Angela.L.Watts@uscg.mil or D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil. The subject line must clearly state the solicitation number: 70Z03826QH0000053. Pricing details, including unit price, estimated amount, lead-time days ARO, and total quotation, must be provided using "Attachment 2 - Schedule". Required documentation may include a Certificate of Airworthiness or Equivalent, Certificate of Conformance, and PMA documentation.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions: Outlines contractual terms, instructions to offerors, and the detailed LPTA evaluation criteria.
- Attachment 2 - Schedule: Provides the mandatory pricing sheet/quotation template.