The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to manufacture proximity switches.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs proximity switches for use on a ship. The switches must be individually packaged in a double layer of bubble wrap and packed in a double-wall fiberboard box. The switches must be marked with the Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, Vendor name, and Part Number.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with a delivery date. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The Coast Guard will evaluate the quotes based on price.
- When and how do you bid? Submit a quote through SAM.gov by July 29, 2026.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with switchgear and switchboard apparatus manufacturing
Heads up — easy to miss
- All responsible sources may submit a quotation, but the vendor must have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to award.
- The Coast Guard requires that all material be shipped to a specific address and must be accompanied by an itemized packaging list.
- The Coast Guard requires that all material 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 packaging requirements and ensure that you can meet them.
- Submit a quote through SAM.gov by July 29, 2026.
Primary point of contact
Name
Jermaine Perkins
Email
jermaine.t.perkins@uscg.mil
Phone
(410) 762-6502