The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture digital couplers for its fast response cutters.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture digital couplers for its fast response cutters. The couplers must be individually packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, cushioned, and packed in an appropriately sized ASTM-D5118 double-wall fiberboard box. The brand name part is mandatory to be considered for award.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. The Coast Guard intends to award on an all-or-none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotations are being requested via email to Eric.I.Goldstein@uscg.mil. The closing date and time for receipt of quote is 5/21/26 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has experience with manufacturing digital couplers for the military.
- Has a valid DUNS number and is registered with SAM.
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified small business to apply.
- You must have a valid DUNS number and be registered with SAM.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must meet the packing, packaging, marking, and bar-coding requirements to avoid warehouse rejection.
- You must provide additional cost with your quotation if you use a third-party to package items.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.