Ceremonial Swords
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.
Forecast detail
The expected date passed 130 days ago. Agencies often leave a forecast up after it slips or after the solicitation is issued — treat this entry as stale and check SAM.gov.
- Solicitation expected
- April 12, 2026
- Anticipated award
- September 15, 2026 · Q4 2026
- Estimated value
- $1M to $2M
- Period of performance
- September 15, 2026 to September 14, 2031
- Contract type
- Firm Fixed Price
- Expected vehicle
- Indefinite Delivery Contract
- Competition
- Follow-on to Existing Contract
This is a recompete. The agency has named who holds the work today, which tells you what you are displacing and what to ask about.
Who to talk to
At the forecast stage there is no active procurement, so contact is welcome rather than restricted — this is the one window where a direct conversation is straightforwardly appropriate.
- Requirements ownerBrice MannsBrice.C.Manns@uscg.mil
- Small Business SpecialistMark Solomonmark.k.solomon2@uscg.mil · (571) 610-6114
The Small Business Specialist is usually the better first call. Helping firms like yours find and compete for this work is their actual job, and they can tell you whether a set-aside is still under consideration.
Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated March 4, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.
Requirement details
- Solicitation number
- F2026073204
- Notice type
- Forecast
- NAICS
- 332215 — Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- SB
- Posted
- 2026-03-04
- Place of performance
- New London, CT
Market intelligence
Comparable awards under NAICS 332215 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.
Statement of work, as posted
Contact
- Point of contact
- Brice Manns
- Role
- Requirements owner
- Brice.C.Manns@uscg.mil
- Secondary
- Sarah.L.Walters@uscg.mil
A short introduction against this specific requirement, sent while the agency is still deciding how to buy it.
Open emailAsk whether a set-aside is being considered, which vehicle is planned, and whether the agency wants industry input. This is the question that can still change the outcome.
Open emailAsk to be added to any industry-day or notification list so you are not relying on catching the posting yourself.
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