The Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture 4 air starters for its diesel engines.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Coast Guard needs 4 air starters for its C18 SSDG diesel engines. These starters use air from the environment to generate engine starting power. They must be individually packaged and meet specific packaging, marking, and bar-coding requirements.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item. The Coast Guard intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract on an all or none basis. The award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Coast Guard will evaluate quotes based on price and technical acceptability.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your quote by June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Include a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services form with your quote.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must individually package and mark the air starters according to the Coast Guard's requirements.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and has a valid DUNS number.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you can meet the Coast Guard's packaging, marking, and bar-coding requirements.