USCG C-130J Cargo Tie Downs
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 issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for C-130J Cargo Tie Downs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, seeking to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a brand-name competitive basis. The requirement is for specific cargo tie-down equipment for the HC-130J aircraft. Quotations are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure 16 units of National Stock Number (NSN) 1670-01-442-7680, Part Number SP4246-15, "Tie Down, Cargo A/C". The requested delivery date is March 15, 2026. An optional quantity may apply, subject to FAR 52.217-6. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) indicates that these items are peculiar to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Breeze Eastern LLC, and are the only products approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Board for the HC-130J, citing safety risks from unauthorized sources.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QH0000030
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- F.O.B. Point: F.O.B. Destination is requested, but F.O.B. Origin will be considered if specified with estimated shipping costs.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, with technical acceptability being a go/no-go factor. Offerors must provide their Company Name, CAGE Code in SAM.gov, any applicable GSA/BPA/Other Govt. Contract information, unit price quotes for base and optional quantities, and lead time. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to jeremy.a.wood@uscg.mil. The solicitation number must be indicated in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Key Terms & Conditions
The "Terms and Conditions" document includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses (many with deviations), covering ethics, SAM registration, small business concerns, Buy American Act, cybersecurity, and prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment. An addendum to FAR 52.212-4 details Quality Assurance, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, and Inspection/Acceptance procedures. Bidders must review all representations and certifications for compliance.