SWITCH, LIQUID LEVEL
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 United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is requesting quotations for 50 GEMS SENSORS LS-280 Liquid Level Switches (NSN: 6680-01-598-3339, P/N: 213897). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotations are due May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 50 GEMS SENSORS LS-280 Liquid Level Switches, stem and cable assembly, with specific technical specifications including 304 SS stem material, S.P.D.T switch, 20 VA rating, and a 10' length, 3-conductor #18 AWG rubber jacketed cable. The Coast Guard has a strict requirement for Packaging, Packing, and Marking (PP&M) in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, cushioned and packed in ASTM-D5118 double-wall fiberboard boxes, and marked IAW MIL-STD-129R with ISO/IEC-16388-2007 Code 39 barcoding. Standard commercial packaging is unacceptable. Vendors must provide photos of PP&M for approval prior to shipping. While the brand name part is mandatory, offers of "equal" products will be considered if they meet salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price Contract
- NAICS: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 700 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Award Basis: All or none, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Quotations Due: May 26, 2026, 10:00 am EST
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Curtis Bay, MD 21226
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a quotation including:
- Disclosure regarding inverted domestic corporations (HSAR 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73).
- A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Oct 2025) with Alternate I. This document requires representations on business status (e.g., small business, veteran-owned) and compliance with various regulations.
- Company Tax Information Number (TIN).
- Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with SAM.gov.
Key Clauses & Documents
This solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and specific clauses related to small business programs (e.g., FAR 52.219-6 Total Small Business Set-Aside), Buy American Act, and combating trafficking in persons. HSAR and CGAP clauses also apply. The MIL-STD-2073.pdf document provides a guide to military packaging and marking principles, which is highly relevant given the strict PP&M requirements.
Contact Information
For questions, contact COURTNEY GUSTIN at COURTNEY.C.GUSTIN@USCG.MIL or 206-815-0034.