Core assembly, fluid/parts kit, air box/valve, safety relief/O-ring

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is procuring a comprehensive set of ship maintenance components including 16 kits of air box parts, 2 fluid core assemblies, 2 safety relief valves, and 4 O-rings for vessel maintenance operations. The procurement involves specialized marine equipment components with specific technical requirements including silicone rubber O-rings rated for temperatures from 103 to 482 degrees, copper and nickel alloy fluid core assemblies measuring 33" x 19" x 18", and safety relief valves designed for Engine Model 3800. All items must comply with strict military packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129-R, with individual preservation and packaging required for most components. The government has expressed a strong preference for Fairbanks Morris Defense or their authorized repair facilities, requiring vendors to provide written documentation of authorized distributor status. The original quote deadline was September 6, 2025, at 1 PM EST, with a required delivery date of November 20, 2025, and all vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.

This procurement is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside, indicating it is reserved for small disadvantaged businesses participating in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price order with NET 30 payment terms, and the total quantities include multiple specialized components with specific National Stock Numbers ranging from engine parts to precision O-rings with exact dimensional tolerances. Performance will be FOB destination to the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD, with deliveries restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC category J020 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Ship and Marine Equipment), with all acquisitions over $10,000 to be listed on SAM.gov. Contractors must submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system and comply with various federal procurement regulations and labor standards.