Purchase of Purge Kits

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03826QE0000054 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE Code 19062) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE Code 19062). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.  Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer prior to award. An example of acceptable traceability documentation would be a quote from the OEM with pricing information redacted.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Nomenclature:                              Purge Kit
National Stock Number (NSN):   3655-01-HS2-8873
Part Number (PN):                       50C-0068-2
Quantity (Qty):                             3 each

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors:  
       1) Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QE0000054
       2) Attachment 2 – Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QE0000054

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 21 August 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 20 August 2026.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Michelle.R.Monds@uscg.mil and William.P.Morris@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QE0000054 in the subject line.