USCG 225' Buoy Tender Transform Anti-Condensate Heater Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 United States Coast Guard (USCG), through its Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. The RFI seeks industry capabilities to provide a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to replace the existing Transformer Anti-Condensate Heater Install on its 225-ft WLB class of cutters. Responses are due by April 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The Government is seeking a COTS solution to replace the current Mirus Heater (P/N: HTR-f6-0500-T) on 225-ft WLB class cutters. The replacement system should meet or exceed the performance of the existing unit, which has specifications including: 120V/230V, 4A/2A, 500W, 60Hz, 1 Phase, Operating Temp. Range of 80C to 120C, and an IP44 rating. The anticipated requirement may include all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation. Place of performance is expected to be various U.S. Coast Guard cutter homeports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) – Market Research Only
- Set-Aside: None (This is not a solicitation)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 073affb09a03441bb75bd1da158080e6
- Product Service Code: 4520 (Space And Water Heating Equipment)
Requested Information from Industry
Interested parties should submit a Capabilities Statement (maximum 15 pages, Adobe PDF) addressing:
- Company Information: Name, address, UEI, CAGE code, business size, and Point of Contact details.
- Technical Capability: Proposed COTS product(s) meeting the need, technical specifications, drawings, product data sheets, experience with similar systems, and identified risks to reliability/sustainability in a shipboard environment.
- Logistics & Support: Availability of replacement parts, technical support, and estimated lead time from order to delivery.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Price: A non-binding price estimate.
Submission & Contact
- Submission Method: Electronically via email.
- Email Subject Line: "Response to RFI 70Z08526RFI03182026 [Your Company Name]"
- Point of Contact: Tony Powell (tony.e.powell2@uscg.mil)
- Note: No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for market research to assist the Government in planning a potential future acquisition. It does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government will not award a contract based on responses. Not responding does not preclude future participation. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.