Purchase Seat Parts for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144
Overview
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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 issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of seat parts for HC-144 aircraft. While an award is anticipated on a sole-source basis to Ipeco Inc. due to the proprietary nature of the parts, all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. Quotations are due by February 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of 11 distinct line items of seat parts for the U.S. Coast Guard's HC-144 aircraft. These parts are required for replacement during Product Depot Maintenance (PDM). Key items include:
- Cover Seat Back CSH (20 each)
- Cover Seat Pan Cush (12 each)
- Cover, Cushion Back (5 each)
- Cushion-Pan Fire BL (10 each)
- Spring Plate (20 each)
- Cushion-Backed Fire (3 each)
- Spacer, Armrest, Copi (4 each)
- Pan Cushion Cover (3 each)
- Cover, Pan Cushion (7 each)
- Cable Assy, Horizont (6 each)
- Spring (6 pack)
All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Ipeco, Inc. (CAGE Code 5Z814) and Ipeco Holdings Limited (CAGE Code K9075), and offerors must provide documentation proving authorized distributor status. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Set-Aside: Restricted requirement; anticipated sole-source to Ipeco Inc., but all responsible sources may submit.
- Delivery: Required 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO); early and partial deliveries are acceptable.
- Shipping Terms: F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin only. Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 (e.g., DAP, FCA) will not be accepted.
Evaluation and Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government, in accordance with FAR 12.203. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror's name and address, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation, required certifications, and agreement with terms and conditions.
Quotations are preferred via email to Denise.D.Davis@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QL0000074 must be included in the subject line.
Key Dates
- Quotations Due: February 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Published: February 12, 2026