Repair of Fire Protection Systems
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 this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing factory new parts for fire protection systems, specifically cockpit control panel spares, for HC-130J aircraft. The required items are detailed in "Attachment 1 – List of Items." Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The USCG seeks sources for factory new parts for various cockpit control panel spares for HC-130J aircraft. "Attachment 1 – List of Items – 70Z03826IH0000028" specifies the exact items, including:
- Item 1: NSN 4210-01-483-3255, PN A802400-10, "Sphere and Head, Chg."
- Item 2: NSN 6350-01-434-7603, PN 473076, "Alarm, Smoke, Auto."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide company details (name, address, phone, CAGE code, POC) and answer specific questions, including:
- OEM status or authorized distributor status for listed components.
- Subcontracting possibilities for manufacturing.
- Estimated quantity discounts and lead times.
- Acceptable payment terms.
- Business size (large/small), number of employees, and applicable NAICS code.
- Small business designations (emergent, disadvantaged, 8(a), Hub Zone, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
- GSA schedule listing and usage by other government agencies/civilian users.
- Recommended contract types for this work.
- General comments and feedback.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. It is not a request for proposals. Responses will assist the USCG in determining possible sources. A future solicitation may be published on SAM.gov if the acquisition proceeds. Responses to this Sources Sought are not considered responses to any future solicitation.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Camille Craft (Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil)
- Secondary Contact: D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil