This is a combined synopsis solicitation for a commercial item for nonpowered valves. The U. S. Coast Guard is requesting quotations for safety relief valves. Key requirements include specific packaging, marking, and bar coding according to MIL-STD-129R. Failure to meet these requirements will result in rejection and delayed payment. Brand name part is mandatory for award consideration. Offers of equal products must meet specified characteristics. The solicitation uses simplified acquisition procedures, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers, be registered with SAM. gov, and provide their TIN. The closing date for receipt of quotes is May 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Offerors must also provide disclosure regarding foreign incorporation and potential treatment as an inverted domestic corporation. Several FAR clauses apply, including those related to commercial items, instructions to offerors, representations and certifications, contract terms and conditions, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, protest after award, and the Buy American Act.
The closing date and time for receipt of quotes is May 21st, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but mentions that failure to meet packaging, packing, marking, PPM, and bar coding requirements will delay payment.
The U. S. Coast Guard intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the government. Award will be lowest price technically acceptable.
Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Systems for Award Management (www. ***. *. *) and shall provide the company tax information number (TIN) with their offer.
Failure to meet the requirements for packaging, packing, marking, PP M, and bar coding will result in the item's being rejected and possibly returned to the vendor. This will delay payment.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice indicates that sample submission is not required.
The bid notice mentions FAR ****, Protest after award, but does not specify a deadline for challenges prior to award.
Offers of equal products must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation and USCG will determine if alternate part is acceptable. Standard commercial packaging is unacceptable; if you cannot meet the Coast Guard's packaging requirements your quote will not be accepted.
