Rod End Assy. Damper
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 US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Rod End Assy. Damper (NSN: 1615-01-089-0441, P/N: 70106-08104-041). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with an anticipated firm-fixed price purchase order award. Quotations are due by April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for twelve (12) each of the specified Rod End Assy. Damper. Key requirements include:
- All parts must be NEW approved parts. "New Surplus" items may be considered with approval from MRR Engineering and submission of photos of packaging and/or items.
- Clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is mandatory.
- Parts must be in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on USCG aircraft.
- A Certificate of Conformance (COC), in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15, is required.
- Required documentation includes a Certificate of Airworthiness (FAA Form 8130-3/8130-4 or EASA 1 Form), COC, and PMA documentation.
- No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QJ0000097
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Requested Delivery Date: April 17, 2026
- Quotation Due: April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Anticipated Award: On or about April 16, 2026
- Place of Performance (Shipping/Inspection): USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made on a competitive basis using a tradeoff process. Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are:
- Technical Acceptability: Includes OEM traceability, manufacturer CAGE codes, new parts requirement, and COC.
- Delivery: Offerors must state delivery timelines, with evaluation based on "High Confidence" (within 30 days ARO), "Satisfactory Confidence" (31-60 days ARO), or "Low Confidence" (61+ days ARO).
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, including any discounts. Non-price factors are more important than price.
Submission Requirements
- Quotations must be emailed to Cayce.A.Copley2@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil.
- The subject line must include 70Z03826QJ0000097.
- Offerors must comply with specific packaging requirements, quality assurance protocols (including reporting non-conformities), and various FAR/HSAR clauses, including deviations.
- Active SAM registration is required for invoicing and payment.