The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to supply main bearing kits for its vessels.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs a main bearing kit for its vessels, which includes three components: a main bearing, a bearing half/sleeve, and a big end bearing kit.
- The kit must be manufactured by Defense Maritime Solutions, INC. and the vendor must provide an OEM authorization letter.
- The vendor must also have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to award.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a brand name basis procurement, meaning only products manufactured by Defense Maritime Solutions, INC. will be accepted.
- The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate each quote based on technical acceptability, price, past performance, and responsibility.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST. You must submit your bid through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with industrial valve manufacturing
- Has a valid SAM.gov registration
Don't bother if…
- You must be an authorized distributor/re-seller of Defense Maritime Solutions, INC.
- You must provide an OEM authorization letter
- You must have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to award
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must include shipping costs in your item pricing, not as a separate line item.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Make sure you have an OEM authorization letter from Defense Maritime Solutions, INC.
- Submit your bid through SAM.gov by July 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST.
Primary point of contact
Name
luke maupin
Email
luke.f.maupin@uscg.mil