Mobile Dehumidification Unit (MDU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826IE0000007
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4440 Driers, Dehydrators, And Anhydrators
- 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 conducting market research to identify sources capable of manufacturing a Mobile Dehumidification Unit (MDU) to support MH-60T, MH-65E, and C-144 aircraft platforms, with responses due by June 30, 2026.
This is a Request for Information only; no solicitation currently exists and the Government is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time. The RFI is intended to assess market availability and inform a future procurement.
The MDU must deliver 300 cubic feet per minute of processed air and reduce relative humidity within aircraft to 30–40% within one hour, maintaining that level automatically for a minimum of eight hours daily regardless of ambient conditions. The unit requires electric reactivation capability, closed-loop operation with neoprene-gasketed doors and access panels, and maximum noise output of 85 decibels at zero feet. The MDU must mount on a mobile roll-around pushcart with handle and parking brake, with maximum dimensions of 72 inches (H) × 33 inches (W) × 72 inches (L), enabling passage through standard industrial personnel hangar doors. Dock and undock capability must be achievable in five minutes or less.
The unit must support dual electrical standards: 208–240vac/3ph/60hz and 440–480vac/3ph/60hz at 60 amps maximum. It requires UL or ETL listing for indoor use and NFPA Class I, Division 2 compliance with all electrical components mounted above 18 inches from floor level. Additional specifications include a 50-foot SOOW power cable (expandable to 100 feet), white polyurethane coating per mil-prf-85285, tropical rust proofing, and a grounding reel with 100 feet of 3/32-inch cable.
NAICS 333415 applies; small business threshold is 1,250 employees. PSC 4440 codes the requirement.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
6/24/2026 - The purpose of this update is to clarify the operational scope of the MDUs in response to industry inquiry:
Question: Will the mobile dehumidification units be used to support the MH-60Ts?
Answer: Yes. For the purposes of this market research and capability assessment, the MDUs will support the MH-60T, MH-65E, and C-144 aircraft platforms.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this RFI synopsis. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI synopsis or Government use of any information provided.
Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI synopsis. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions and commercial products in the market. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is conducting market research to seek sources that can provide or manufacture a Mobile Dehumidification Unit (MDU) for use that meets the requirements as outlined in the below specifications.
The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is
333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. The size of business pursuant to NAICS 333415 is 1,250 employees.
Specifications
The requested MDU must meet the minimum technical and operational requirements outlined in Attachment 1 - Specifications.
Responses & Capability Information
Responses to this notice should include:
- Company name
- Address
- Telephone number
- CAGE code
- Point of contact (POC)
- Model number of the MDU that meets the specifications of this RFI
- Documentation detailing the specifications, capabilities, and certifications of the MDU
This information will allow the USCG to fully assess your capabilities.
Please ensure your response addresses the business and capability questions outlined in the table below:
# Business & Capability Questions
1. Is your company a large or small business?
2. If small, does your company qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?
3. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your company certified under Section 8(a) of the Small
Business Act?
4. Is your company a certified HUBZone firm?
5. Is your company a woman-owned or operated business?
6. Is your company a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business?
7. Are your company's services listed on a GSA schedule?
8. Do you have other government agencies using this product/service? If so, which agencies, POCs, and contract numbers?
9. Do you offer a warranty with your product? If so, what are the warranty details and how long is the term?
10. What is the project delivery schedule for the first unit, and what is your expected production rate/timeline (per month and year) for multiple units?
11. How long have you been producing this product?
12. Do you offer training?
13. Can you provide the Technical Information Package (Owner, operation, and maintenance manuals, and electrical circuit diagrams)?
14. Can you provide estimated pricing for shipping the units to Elizabeth City, NC?
Submission & Future Action
After review of the responses to this RFI, and if the USCG plans to proceed with the acquisition, a Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be published on the Contract Opportunities website (www.sam.gov).
Responses to this RFI are not adequate responses to any future RFQ. All interested offerors must respond to the RFQ in addition to responding to this RFI notice. Responses to this RFI are NOT a request to be added to a list of prospective offerors or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice and any follow-up information requests.
Closing date and time for receipt of response is June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Telephone responses will not be accepted. You may e-mail your response to Denise Bulone at Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826IE0000007 in the subject line.
Update #1 ·
This is a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this RFI synopsis. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI synopsis or Government use of any information provided.
Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI synopsis. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions and commercial products in the market. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is conducting market research to seek sources that can provide or manufacture a Mobile Dehumidification Unit (MDU) for use that meets the requirements as outlined in the below specifications.
The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is
333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. The size of business pursuant to NAICS 333415 is 1,250 employees.
Specifications
The requested MDU must meet the minimum technical and operational requirements outlined in Attachment 1 - Specifications.
Responses & Capability Information
Responses to this notice should include:
- Company name
- Address
- Telephone number
- CAGE code
- Point of contact (POC)
- Model number of the MDU that meets the specifications of this RFI
- Documentation detailing the specifications, capabilities, and certifications of the MDU
This information will allow the USCG to fully assess your capabilities.
Please ensure your response addresses the business and capability questions outlined in the table below:
# Business & Capability Questions
1. Is your company a large or small business?
2. If small, does your company qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?
3. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your company certified under Section 8(a) of the Small
Business Act?
4. Is your company a certified HUBZone firm?
5. Is your company a woman-owned or operated business?
6. Is your company a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business?
7. Are your company's services listed on a GSA schedule?
8. Do you have other government agencies using this product/service? If so, which agencies, POCs, and contract numbers?
9. Do you offer a warranty with your product? If so, what are the warranty details and how long is the term?
10. What is the project delivery schedule for the first unit, and what is your expected production rate/timeline (per month and year) for multiple units?
11. How long have you been producing this product?
12. Do you offer training?
13. Can you provide the Technical Information Package (Owner, operation, and maintenance manuals, and electrical circuit diagrams)?
14. Can you provide estimated pricing for shipping the units to Elizabeth City, NC?
Submission & Future Action
After review of the responses to this RFI, and if the USCG plans to proceed with the acquisition, a Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be published on the Contract Opportunities website (www.sam.gov).
Responses to this RFI are not adequate responses to any future RFQ. All interested offerors must respond to the RFQ in addition to responding to this RFI notice. Responses to this RFI are NOT a request to be added to a list of prospective offerors or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice and any follow-up information requests.
Closing date and time for receipt of response is June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Telephone responses will not be accepted. You may e-mail your response to Denise Bulone at Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826IE0000007 in the subject line.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf |
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