USCGC HEALY BOW THRUSTER SYSTEM
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to OMNITHRUSTER for the USCGC Healy bow thruster system suction bowl replacement. This procurement is being conducted as an 8(a) Sole Source under FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide the USCGC Healy with a replacement suction bowl for its bow thruster system. The vessel sustained a 10-inch crack on the bow thruster bowl section during FY26 Arctic Patrol, necessitating temporary repairs and limiting the system to emergency operation only. The specific part required is one (1) Suction Bowl, part number D-54KC1229.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Procurement Method: Sole Source, IAW FAR Part 12 and 13, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
- Intended Contractor: OMNITHRUSTER, located in Twinsburg, OH.
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8).
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing.
- PSC Code: 2090 - Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment.
- Required Delivery: 14 weeks from the award date.
- Delivery Location: USCGC Healy, 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217.
- Notice Published: February 4, 2026.
Submission & Competition
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source and is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available. The Government will not make an award based on unsolicited quotations received in response to this notice.
Any interested party must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Deadline for Interest/Offers: February 18, 2026, by 8:00 AM Pacific Time (PST).
- Submission Method: All inquiries and submissions must be sent via email to Ms. Donna O'Neal at donna.j.oneal@uscg.mil. Reference "Solicitation 70Z08526Q003100" in the subject line.
- POC for SOW: LTJG Igor Guerrero, igor.guerrero@uscg.mil.