WINDOW MARINE
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is issuing a Solicitation for the procurement of Marine Windows (Part # KS28565, NSN 2090-01-566-4465). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required items are for use on 175 WLM Buoy Tenders. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of four (4) each of WINDOW, MARINE, specifically Part # KS28565, NSN 2090-01-566-4465. These are electrically heated glass, 1/2-inch thick, plate glass only, designed to fit window assembly KS28560-5. No substitutions are authorized without prior approval from USCG SFLC Technical Experts.
Packaging and Marking Requirements:
- Each item must be individually packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, utilizing a wooden crate with appropriate cushioning, dunnage, blocking, and bracing to protect the item and restrict movement.
- Packages must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R and barcoded using ISO/IEC-16388-2007, Code 39 symbology.
- Required label information includes ITEM NAME, PART NUMBER, NSN, QNTY (e.g., 1 EA), COND-A, and CONTRACT NUMBER / ORDER NUMBER.
- If Quality Assurance inspection is required, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer at least seven (7) calendar days in advance.
Contract Details
- Shipping Terms: FOB DESTINATION is required.
- Delivery Location: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- Building 88, Baltimore, MD 21226. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm.
- Invoicing: Invoices must be processed through https://www.ipp.gov. They must include the CG contract number, vendor invoice number, vendor UEI, UEI & TINs number, cage number, PO item number, description, unit prices, and extended totals. Shipping costs must be listed as a separate line item. A copy of the invoice must also be sent to Carlos.A.DiazGarcia@uscg.mil.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must ensure their total cost includes delivery and any freight charges to zip code 21226. Vendors must confirm their ability to meet all specified packaging requirements. The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including instructions to offerors (52.212-1), evaluation criteria for commercial items (52.212-2), and representations and certifications (52.212-3). System for Award Management (SAM) registration (FAR 52.204-7) is a prerequisite for award.
Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Date: March 5, 2026, by 6:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 20, 2026.
- Contracting Officer: Carlos Diaz Garcia (Carlos.A.DiazGarcia@uscg.mil, 206-827-4024).
- Technical/Delivery POC: Jonathan Morris (Jonathan.T.Morris1@uscg.mil, 571-614-4062). Any changes in delivery timeframes or tracking information should be sent to Mr. Morris.