PURCHASE SPRINGS
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), through its Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), is soliciting quotations for the purchase of 70 SPRINGS (NSN: 1610-01-329-5196, P/N: 792229-1) for HC-144 aircraft. This is an unrestricted requirement, and a firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. Quotations are due by February 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QL0000055) is for commercial items, specifically 70 SPRINGS. All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION (CAGE Code 73030), and offerors must provide documentation proving they are a Dunlop authorized distributor. A Certificate of Conformance (COC), in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15, is required. Delivery is expected within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, with early and partial deliveries desired. Packaging must be suitable for various shipment methods and ensure one year of storage preservation.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Period of Acceptance: Offers must be valid for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, and offerors should include quantity price discounts and prompt payment discounts.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Quotations with shipping terms of F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin will be accepted; Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 are not accepted. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Debra.w.heath@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QL0000055" in the subject line. Offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with all incorporated FAR and HSAR clauses.