Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
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Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
70Z04026Q61932Y00
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
33391
Product service code
H143
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-20
Response deadline
Sep 3, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Curtis Bay, MD
Contracting contact
DERRELL.L.GREEN2@USCG.MIL
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 33391 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, Damage Control Life Saving Equipment Section, has a requirement to procure thirty (30) P-100 portable pump units for installation onboard Coast Guard Cutters to support the sustainment of the surface fleet’s operational readiness. It is the Government’s belief that these pumps can only be procured from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), W.S. Darley Co, or an authorized distributor. The Government does not possess the technical and engineering data required to evaluate alternate part numbers. All technical and engineering data is proprietary to the OEM. However, firms that have the capability of obtaining these components can submit their capabilities within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date this notice is posted. Information submitted must include: (1) Verification, if applicable, that vendor is an authorized distributor for the OEM; (2) information that components have previously been provided to the Government, including previous contract information. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the information relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. Inquiries/information received after the established deadline shall NOT be considered for this acquisition. The submission of this data for review shall not impede the award of this contract. The Government does NOT intend to pay for information solicited. This synopsis is issued pursuant to RFO 6.103-2. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting official(s) listed herein.
Contact
Point of contact
DERRELL L. GREEN
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
DERRELL.L.GREEN2@USCG.MIL
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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