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Procurement of Shock Absorbers

ID: 70Z03826QB0000041 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, 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 70Z03825QB0000041 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).
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters (Cage Code F0210). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000041 and
Terms and Conditions 70Z03826QB0000041 .
Alternate part numbers will be accepted. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. The Government shall ensure all procurements
are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.
Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM. The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, outlines certification procedures.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 02 February 2026 at 10:00am EST. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000041 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.

Background
The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing this solicitation for the procurement of commercial items, specifically shock absorbers, as part of their aviation logistics efforts. The goal is to ensure that all parts are traceable to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, and comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to maintain safety standards for aircrew operations.

This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, inviting quotations from responsible sources capable of meeting the specified requirements.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 100 shock absorbers with the following specifications:
- National Stock Number (NSN): 5340-14-466-0184
- Part Number: 522-306
- Nomenclature: Shock Absorber
- Unit of Issue: Each (EA)
- Part Manufacturer CAGE Code: F0210

All parts must have clear traceability to the OEM and must be new, manufactured items that come with a Certificate of Conformance (COC). The Government emphasizes that only airworthy commercial specifications or military standard parts will be accepted. Deliveries are requested to be F.O.B. Destination.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 27, 2026, 2:23 p.m. EST
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909-5001 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the Aviation Logistics Center. 90% of obligations for similar contracts within the Coast Guard were awarded full & open.
On 1/27/26 Aviation Logistics Center issued Synopsis Solicitation 70Z03826QB0000041 for Procurement of Shock Absorbers due 2/2/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 336413 (SBA Size Standard 1250 Employees) and PSC 5340.
Primary Contact
Name
Raymond V. Marler   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Hartley K. Askew   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(000
FPDS Organization Code
7008-70Z038
Source Organization Code
100168424
Last Updated
Feb. 17, 2026
Last Updated By
kristen.r.copeland@uscg.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 17, 2026