Aircraft Paints, Primers, and Coatings
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826QE0000001
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is soliciting quotations for aircraft paints, primers, and coatings through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 70Z03826QE0000001. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers capable of providing aerospace-grade epoxy primers and polyurethane topcoats meeting military specifications MIL-PRF-23377K and MIL-PRF-85285F, with products available on the Department of Defense Qualified Products Database. Offerors must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, PRC-Desoto International, Inc. dba PPG Aerospace (CAGE Code 4Z701), or submit approved equal alternatives. Evaluation will be conducted using three factors in order of importance: Technical Acceptability (most important), Past Performance, and Price. The original due date of January 15, 2026, has been extended as of December 16, 2025, and offerors must submit electronic quotations including technical proposals (maximum 10 pages), past performance information, pricing schedules, and physical color coupons.
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designations, open to all responsible sources. The contract will consist of one one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods, creating a potential five-year relationship. The Schedule of Supplies encompasses over 180 line items with quantities ranging from 2-ounce to 5-gallon kits across multiple primer and topcoat products in specified colors including AMS-STD-595A 12250 Orange and 17860 White. All deliveries must occur within 30 calendar days of receiving a delivery order, with items required to maintain at least 80 percent shelf life upon delivery. Performance will take place at the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with secondary delivery locations at various Air Stations. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil, with physical color coupons shipped separately to the Elizabeth City facility.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
12/16/2025 - Solicitation closing date is extended.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and subpart 13.5, 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 70Z03826QE0000001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 effective October 1, 2025.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325510. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is an unrestricted solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) anticipates that one or more firm fixed price requirements contract(s) consisting of one (1) one-year base period and, if exercised, four (4) one-year option periods will be awarded on a brand name or equal basis for the items listed in the Schedule of Supplies. Sources must be able to supply QUALIFIED PRODUCTS as specified in the solicitation and the solicitation’s attachments. Offerors that are capable of supplying the aircraft paints, primers, and coatings are invited to submit quotations in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
If offerors are proposing the brand name items requested in the solicitation, the items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) PRC-Desoto International, Inc. dba PPG Aerospace (CAGE Code 4Z701). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation and attachments.
The USCG requires various paints, topcoats in gloss and flat finishes, and primers. The paints, primers, and coatings required are as stated in Attachment 1 – “Schedule of Supplies”. Interested parties shall complete Attachment 1 – “Schedule of Supplies” and submit with the quotation. All items shall be NEW and in unopened condition.
All Offerors shall provide color coupons for the following colors as part of their response to this solicitation.
a. AMS-STD-595A: 12250 Orange
b. AMS-STD-595A: 17860 White
For this solicitation only, color coupons shall be sent via commercial carrier to the following address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center Receiving Section
1664 Weeksville Road, Building 63
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001
ATTN: Denise Bulone, ALC ESD Bldg. 78
Solicitation: 70Z03826QE0000001
Provide tracking information for the color coupons to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil
All color coupons shall be received by the USCG within 10 business days after this solicitation’s closing date.
Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information on this requirement including evaluation criteria, salient characteristics, and applicable clauses.
The following documents are attached:
Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies
Attachment 2: Statement of Work
Attachment 3: Terms and Conditions
Attachment 4: MIL-PRF-23377K
Attachment 5: MIL-PRF-85285F
Attachment 6: Federal Standard Color Numbers
Attachment 7: Past Performance Sheet
Consistent with FAR Provision 52.212-1(h), the Government reserves the right to make no award, make one award, or make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate contracts, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a contract is $500.00.
NOTE: NO ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY
The cut off date and time for receipt of bidders’ question is 1 December 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 24 December 2025 at 11:00 p.m. EST.
Anticipated award date is on or about 31 March 2026.
Email questions and quotations to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QE0000001 in the subject line.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and subpart 13.5, 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 70Z03826QE0000001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 effective October 1, 2025.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325510. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is an unrestricted solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) anticipates that one or more firm fixed price requirements contract(s) consisting of one (1) one-year base period and, if exercised, four (4) one-year option periods will be awarded on a brand name or equal basis for the items listed in the Schedule of Supplies. Sources must be able to supply QUALIFIED PRODUCTS as specified in the solicitation and the solicitation’s attachments. Offerors that are capable of supplying the aircraft paints, primers, and coatings are invited to submit quotations in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
If offerors are proposing the brand name items requested in the solicitation, the items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) PRC-Desoto International, Inc. dba PPG Aerospace (CAGE Code 4Z701). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation and attachments.
The USCG requires various paints, topcoats in gloss and flat finishes, and primers. The paints, primers, and coatings required are as stated in Attachment 1 – “Schedule of Supplies”. Interested parties shall complete Attachment 1 – “Schedule of Supplies” and submit with the quotation. All items shall be NEW and in unopened condition.
All Offerors shall provide color coupons for the following colors as part of their response to this solicitation.
a. AMS-STD-595A: 12250 Orange
b. AMS-STD-595A: 17860 White
For this solicitation only, color coupons shall be sent via commercial carrier to the following address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center Receiving Section
1664 Weeksville Road, Building 63
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001
ATTN: Denise Bulone, ALC ESD Bldg. 78
Solicitation: 70Z03826QE0000001
Provide tracking information for the color coupons to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil
All color coupons shall be received by the USCG within 10 business days after this solicitation’s closing date.
Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information on this requirement including evaluation criteria, salient characteristics, and applicable clauses.
The following documents are attached:
Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies
Attachment 2: Statement of Work
Attachment 3: Terms and Conditions
Attachment 4: MIL-PRF-23377K
Attachment 5: MIL-PRF-85285F
Attachment 6: Federal Standard Color Numbers
Attachment 7: Past Performance Sheet
Consistent with FAR Provision 52.212-1(h), the Government reserves the right to make no award, make one award, or make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate contracts, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a contract is $500.00.
NOTE: NO ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY
The cut off date and time for receipt of bidders’ question is 1 December 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 24 December 2025 at 11:00 p.m. EST.
Anticipated award date is on or about 31 March 2026.
Email questions and quotations to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QE0000001 in the subject line.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Paints, Primers, and Coatings | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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