Wiring Harness Support Services
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 soliciting proposals for Wiring Harness Support Services for aircraft and ground support equipment. This is a 100% 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with proposals due by March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The anticipated award date is May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide personnel, technical capability, and supervision for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, installation, and modification of electrical wiring harnesses and components. Services are specific to Government aircraft and Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) industrial product lines, primarily performed at or near USCG ALC in Elizabeth City, NC. The Government will provide facilities, equipment, tools, and consumable/repairable electrical components.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Labor Hour Contract
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods, not exceeding three (3) years total.
- Set-Aside: 100% 8(a) Small Business. Offers from other socio-economic groups will not be considered.
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation)
- Small Business Size Standard: $40 Million
- Proposal Due: March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or about May 15, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Experience, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The government intends to award without discussions. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil and Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil. The email subject line must include "70Z03826RK0000002". Proposals must be submitted as four separate electronic files: Technical Experience, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price (using Attachment 1 - Schedule of Services). The total email size cannot exceed 10 megabytes.
Key Attachments & Requirements
- Attachment 1 - Schedule of Services: Provides detailed labor categories, estimated quantities, and pricing structure. Bidders must provide unit prices for 'TBD' CLINs. A guaranteed minimum of $10,000.00 is specified for option periods.
- Attachment 2 - Terms and Conditions: Outlines FAR/HSAR clauses and submission requirements.
- Attachment 3 - Statement of Work (SOW): Details performance standards, personnel qualifications (e.g., Production Controllers, Mechanics), background investigation requirements (Tier 1 or higher for CAC), and reporting obligations.
- Attachment 4 - Past Performance Questionnaire: Requires offerors to provide details on recent and relevant past contracts.
- Attachment 5 - Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): Defines employment terms, wages, and benefits for personnel at the Coast Guard Base, Elizabeth City, NC, which bidders should review for accurate cost estimation.
Offerors must ensure their quotes comply with all solicitation requirements and are properly written.