Purchase Sensing Element for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (USCG) is soliciting quotations for the purchase of Sensing Elements for its HC-27J aircraft. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotations are due January 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for two (2) Sensing Elements (National Stock Number: 6685-01-519-6739, Part Number: 35533-2-255, Manufacturer CAGE Code: 73168). All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Kidde Technologies, Inc. dba Fenwal Safety Systems (Cage Code 73168), and bidders must provide documentation showing they are an authorized distributor. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required per FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
- Delivery: Required within 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Requirements & Notes
- Submission: Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation number 70Z03826QW0000035 in the subject line.
- Shipping Terms: Only F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin will be accepted. Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 (e.g., DAP, FCA) are not accepted.
- Quality Assurance: Applicable to products touching USCG aircraft, requiring immediate notification of events, supply changes, malfunctions, or suspect parts. Contractor's quality control manual must address risk management and counterfeit parts.
- Packaging: Must be suitable for land, air, or sea shipment. Prohibited materials include popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam, and peanut packaging. Individual containers must be labeled, and internal packing must prevent damage for one year.
- Small Business: Several FAR provisions related to small business concerns are incorporated by reference.