Ring, Retaining
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 (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for 50 Retaining Rings (NSN 5325-01-519-6508, Part Number 30568). This is an unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotations are due June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish 50 EA of Ring, Retaining (NSN: 5325-01-519-6508, P/N: 30568). All parts must be NEW approved. "New Surplus" items may be considered with prior approval from Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Engineering and require accompanying photos of packaging and/or items with the quotation. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. The requested delivery date is July 31, 2026. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Quantity: 50 EA
- Requested Delivery: July 31, 2026
- Quotations Due: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
- Anticipated Award: On or about June 24, 2026
- Published: June 17, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer representing the best value. Technical acceptability is rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. If quoting new surplus, engineering approval and photos are mandatory for technical consideration. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability initially; if found unacceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.
Additional Notes
Bidders must carefully review Attachment 1 - "TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03826QJ0000254" for applicable clauses, instructions, and detailed evaluation criteria. This attachment also outlines quality assurance, packaging, shipping, inspection, acceptance, and invoicing requirements. Quotations should be emailed to Cindy.K.Harmes@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QJ0000254" in the subject line.