Wire Marking Machines
Overview
Buyer
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000139, for Wire Marking Machines. This is an unrestricted requirement seeking either Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items from Spectrum Technologies (Cage Code U9945) or equal comparable items. The solicitation has been extended, with quotations due by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The USCG requires new Ink Jet Wire Marking Machines and Laser Wire Marking Machines, along with associated components and services. While Spectrum Technologies is the OEM, comparable items will be considered if they meet the detailed technical criteria outlined in "Attachment 2 – Technical Criteria." Required inclusions for both types of machines include a dereeler, manufacturer-certified installation and training, an electrical transformer, an air cleaning system, and an extended warranty. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Ink Jet Wire Marking Machine: Must feature a single ink jet head for white pigmented ink, a UV cure lamp (marking up to 180ft/min, or 100ft/min for Sikorsky Standard SS7333), plasma pre-treatment, precision cable handler (24AWG to 6AWG), KSD optical digital knot and splice detector, and a self-cleaning ink jet system. Must be qualified to Sikorsky Standard SS7333.
- Laser Wire Marking Machine: Requires a direct write, galvanometer scanning system, KSD knot and splice detector, built-in energy monitor, and qualification with Boeing to BAC 5152 and D6-36911 standards.
- General: All items must be NEW. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- NAICS: 335999 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery), with a small business size standard of 600 employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Applicable Regulations: Provisions and clauses are in effect as of November 28, 2025, in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Evaluation factors include Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must comply with security prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment and business operations in certain countries. Invoicing requires active SAM status.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quotations Due: June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about July 8, 2026.
- Submission Method: E-mail quotations to Kristen.L.Allen3@uscg.mil. Include "70Z03826QJ0000139" in the subject line.
- Required Attachments: Review "Attachment 1 – List of Items" for pricing, "Attachment 2 – Technical Criteria" for comparable item specifications, and "Attachment 3 – Terms and Conditions" for all contractual requirements and evaluation criteria. "Attachment 4 – Responses to Questions" provides important clarifications.