BREATHER
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) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Procurement Branch 2 is soliciting quotes for 300 TRICO DESICCANT BREATHERS under a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires delivery to Baltimore, MD. Quotes are due by May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 300 Each (EA) of TRICO DESICCANT BREATHERS (NSN: 3040 01-729-2706, Part #: WG-040207-S). Key specifications include 3/8 THREAD SIZE NPT, FEMALE, 3 MICRON PARTICLE SIZE, and 2 ½ IN DIA. Substitutions are not authorized without prior approval from USCG SFLC TECHNICAL EXPERTS.
Detailed requirements include:
- Preservation, Packaging & Marking: Must comply with specific instructions, including individual preservation in sealable bags, cushioning, packing in fiberboard boxes, and marking per MIL-STD-129R and ISO/IEC-16388-2007 (Code 39 Symbology). Bidders must indicate their ability to meet these packaging requirements.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor must notify the Contracting Officer at least seven (07) calendar days prior to any required Q/A inspections.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Payment Terms: NET 30, in accordance with FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment.
- Delivery: FOB DESTINATION is required. Ship to USCG CENTER, 2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD, RECEIVING ROOM- BUILDING 88, BALTIMORE, MD 21226. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 8 am to 3 pm.
- Invoicing: Must be processed through https://www.ipp.gov (as Non-PO for SFLC Baltimore awards), with a copy also sent to Jermaine.T.Perkins@uscg.mil.
Submission & Eligibility
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Eligibility: All responsible sources may submit a quotation. An active registration in SAM.Gov (System for Award Management) is required prior to award, as per FAR 52.204-7.
- Pricing: Total cost must include delivery and any freight charges to zip code 21226.
- Compliance: Bidders must review and ensure compliance with all incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, particularly those related to small business utilization, labor standards, and ethical conduct, as detailed in the attached FAR Clauses document.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jermaine Perkins, Jermaine.T.Perkins@uscg.mil, 410-762-6502.
- Secondary Point of Contact: Daniel J. Nieves, daniel.j.nieves@uscg.mil, 410-762-6696.