Purchase GSE Equipment
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) is soliciting quotations for the purchase of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), specifically High ASMS Type III and Low HSLMS Type 1. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.201. Quotations are due by June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of specific commercial items:
- Line Item 1: Three (3) each of High ASMS Type III (NSN: 1730-01-621-3780, P/N: 201332000)
- Line Item 2: Four (4) each of Low HSLMS Type 1 (NSN: 1730-01-621-3783, P/N: 201333000)
All items must be NEW approved parts and have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), MCT Industries, Inc (CAGE Code 2W888). Traceability requires a complete, documented, and auditable paper trail from the OEM or distributor to the current location. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, awarded on a competitive basis.
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QE0000044
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about June 26, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, required sixty (60) days after receipt of order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.
- Period for Acceptance of Offers: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer representing the best value. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis, focusing on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability initially. Quotations will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Offerors must review Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions for additional requirements, applicable clauses, and instructions. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil, with the solicitation number 70Z03826QE0000044 in the subject line. The solicitation incorporates various FAR provisions and clauses, including those related to prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and safeguarding contractor information systems. HUBZone price evaluation preference is also noted.