The US Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture an explosive transport trailer for its armory in Portsmouth, VA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The US Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture an explosive transport trailer for its armory in Portsmouth, VA. The trailer must meet specific requirements, including a detailed build sheet, illustrated rendering with design drawings, and a minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a delivery timeframe of no later than 120 days after payment. The contractor must deliver the trailer to the USCG Base Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703.
- How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, past performance, and price. The evaluation will focus on the quality of products, timeliness of delivery, and overall customer satisfaction.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your quote via email to Ronette Rhoden at ronette.n.rhoden@uscg.mil by July 15, 2026, Eastern Time. Include a statement regarding the terms and conditions of the solicitation and list any exceptions.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business (Total Small Business Set-Aside)
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).
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification (if any).