Repair of Sphere and Head Assy’s
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 Repair of Sphere and Head Assy’s for the HC-130J aircraft. This is an Unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QH0000036) for commercial items, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Quotations are due March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires repair services for specific Part Numbers (P/N) and National Stock Numbers (NSN) of components used on the USCG HC-130J aircraft, as detailed in "Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE." The objective is to return components in an airworthy condition, suitable for installation, to maintain a "Ready for Issue" (RFI) inventory. The contractor must supply all necessary parts, labor, and materials. Services for Service Bulletins or repairs for Unusual Damage will be priced separately. The initial quantity is ten (10) units, with an option for the USCG to increase the quantity by two (2) additional units (total of twelve) at the same unit price within 365 days of award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- NAICS: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) with a $40,000,000.00 small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Anticipated Award: On or about March 12, 2026.
- Published: February 19, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a competitive basis, evaluating price against "Attachment 3 – Schedule" and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability requires demonstration of access to applicable technical directives, proof of ability to update technical data, and specific certifications for repair facilities (FAA, OEM, or DoD). Airworthiness Certification (e.g., FAA 8130) or an equivalent is required, with written evidence of qualification if an equivalent is used. Certificates of Conformance alone are not sufficient for airworthiness certification.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractors and subcontractors must be FAA, OEM, or DoD certified repair facilities and maintain a Quality Assurance System.
- Repaired components must be airworthy and include an Airworthiness Certification (e.g., FAA 8130) and a Certificate of Conformance (COC).
- Full and clear traceability must be provided with each part.
- Wage determinations for Broward County, Florida, and Wilson County, North Carolina, are included as attachments, indicating potential labor requirements in these areas.
- No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
- Quotations must hold prices firm for 120 days from receipt of offers.
- Email quotations to Zachary.R.Harris2@uscg.mil and D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil, indicating the RFQ number in the subject line.