Purchase Various Spares for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of various spare parts for HC-144 aircraft. This solicitation, 70Z03826QL0000078, seeks specific retaining rings and seals. While an award is anticipated on a sole-source basis to General Electric Company, all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. Quotations are due by February 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of the following new manufactured commercial items:
- Line Item 1: 2 each of Ring, Retaining (NSN: 5365-01-328-6963, P/N: 779205-1)
- Line Item 2: 4 each of Seal, Plain Encased (NSN: 5330-01-673-7931, P/N: 5183T83P02)
- Line Item 3: 6 each of Seal (NSN: 5365-01-328-7116, P/N: 775786-2)
All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), General Electric Company (CAGE Code 99207). These parts are intended for the ALC Ready-For-Issue Inventory for future requirements and installation on USCG HC-144 aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: This is a restricted requirement with an anticipated sole-source award to General Electric Company, justified by "ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE" and "BRAND NAME." However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Quotations Due: February 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Published: February 9, 2026.
- Delivery: 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are desired and accepted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil, indicating 70Z03826QL0000078 in the subject line. Offers must be signed, dated, and include offeror details, UEI, EFT indicator, and completed representations/certifications.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value. Technical acceptability is based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items.
- Requirements: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items, submitted IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. Quotations must specify F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin shipping terms; Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 will not be accepted. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Invoices must be submitted after receiving a fully executed PO/contract/DO/TO, providing requirements, and having active SAM status, marked "FAST PAY" and sent to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil.