The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture bulkhead seals for its ships.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs bulkhead seals for its ships. The seals must be made of aluminum, have a split design, and be watertight. They must also include a gasket and be packaged in a way that protects them during shipment.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm fixed price purchase order with an estimated delivery date of July 26, 2026. The Coast Guard will evaluate quotes based on delivery time frame and price.
- How will they pick the winner? The Coast Guard will evaluate quotes based on who can provide all the requested items, delivery time frame, and price.
- When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted by June 24, 2026, and must include the total cost, delivery date, and any freight charges. The Coast Guard will award a purchase order to the responsible source who can provide the requested items at the best price.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All deliveries must be made to the Coast Guard's Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD, between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- All material must be packaged in accordance with Military Packaging standards and must include an itemized packaging list securely attached to the outside of the shipment.
- All material must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R and barcoded unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached parts list and ensure you can provide all the requested items.
- Submit your quote by June 24, 2026, and include the total cost, delivery date, and any freight charges.
Primary point of contact
Name
JOSE NUNEZ
Email
jose.l.nunezplanell@uscg.mil