Purchase of Various Aircraft Components
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of supplying various aircraft components. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The USCG seeks firms that can provide traceability back to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Trakka USA LLC (Cage Code 6CF53). Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The USCG is seeking sources to supply specific aircraft components as detailed in "Attachment 1 – List of Supplies - 70Z03826IJ0000024.xlsx". This Excel spreadsheet is critical for bidders, listing items by CLIN Number, Nomenclature, NIIN, and Part Number, which are essential for identifying sources and pricing. Potential suppliers must demonstrate the ability to trace components back to OEM Trakka USA LLC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Department/Agency: Homeland Security / US COAST GUARD
- Product Service Code: 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, And Track Components)
Information Requested from Respondents
Responses should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact. Additionally, firms must address:
- OEM authorized distributor status (with Cage Code).
- Business size (large/small) and number of employees.
- Applicable NAICS code.
- Small business qualifications (e.g., small, emergent, disadvantaged, 8(a) certified, Hub Zone, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
- Product listing on a GSA schedule.
- Other government agencies using the product, including POCs and contract numbers.
- Estimated total lead time and potential quantity discounts.
Important Notes
This is solely a sources sought synopsis; it is not a request for proposals or quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are for market research only and do not guarantee consideration for a future contract or placement on a prospective offerors list. A separate solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov if the USCG decides to proceed with an acquisition. Email responses are preferred and should be sent to Kristen.L.Allen3@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826IJ0000024" in the subject line.