The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to supply a dishwasher and related parts for its facilities in Curtis Bay, MD.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Coast Guard needs a dishwasher, a marine package kit, and a free flow filter for a dishwasher. The dishwasher must be a high-temp sanitizing model with digital controls and a stainless steel tank. The marine package kit must include a low final rinse temperature alarm, weld-down feet, and a drain hose protector. The free flow filter must have a stainless steel housing and a water flow range of 0.4 to 2.3 GPM.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The Coast Guard expects delivery by September 6, 2026. The purchase order will be awarded based on best value, considering the vendor's ability to meet the required time frame and price.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Coast Guard will evaluate vendors based on their ability to provide the complete requirement, meet the required time frame, and price.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a quotation by July 26, 2026, through SAM.gov. The quotation must include the vendor's information, the items to be purchased, and the unit prices. The Coast Guard will award the purchase order based on the best value.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with commercial equipment sales and maintenance
- Has a valid SAM registration
Heads up — easy to miss
- All deliveries must be made by September 6, 2026
- Shipping costs must be included in the total cost
- All material must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R
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 (if any)