Purchase of Tank, Fuel, 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 United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research. The purpose is to identify potential sources capable of providing factory new parts for HC-130J aircraft fuel tanks. This is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The USCG is seeking sources for the following specific factory new parts, with a quantity of 6 EA for each:
- NSN: 1560-00-442-4755, PN: 5734-4
- NSN: 1560-00-670-2062, PN: 5733-2
- NSN: 1560-00-670-2060, PN: 695735-1
- NSN: 1560-00-442-4750, PN: 695734-3
- NSN: 1560-00-661-1561, PN: 5733-1
- NSN: 1560-00-670-2059, PN: 5735-2
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, and point of contact.
- Information on potential quantity discounts, estimated lead time, and acceptable payment terms.
- Business size (large or small, number of employees) and the applicable NAICS code.
- Details on small business qualifications (e.g., emergent, disadvantaged, 8(a) certified, Hub Zone, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
- Indication if the product is listed on a GSA schedule.
- Information on other government agencies or civilian users of the product, including POCs and contract numbers.
- Recommendations for contract types (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement).
- Any general comments or feedback regarding this Sources Sought Notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award any contract. Responses will help the USCG determine possible sources. Responding to this notice does not guarantee consideration for a contract award or inclusion on a prospective offerors list. If an acquisition proceeds, a separate solicitation will be published on SAM.gov. Email responses are preferred and should be sent to Zachary.R.Harris2@uscg.mil and D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826IH0000019" in the subject line.