RIGID CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03826QE0000031 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332439. The small business size standard is 600 employees. This acquisition is full and open (unrestricted). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name or equal basis for the items listed below in the  “Schedule of Supplies”. The brand name and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Rigid Containment System is Basic Concepts, Inc. (Cage Code: 0V4E7), Part Number: 9002-02501-RCS. A full description of the salient characteristics required of “equal to” items may be found in Attachment 1 –Schedule of Supplies. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide this item, or an equal alternative, and are able to meet the required Delivery Date, are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.  Offerors shall submit their quote by completing Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies. All items shall be NEW approved items.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Line Item 1
Nomenclature: Rigid Containment System
Part Number: 9002-02501-RCS
Quantity: Two (2) each
Required Delivery Date: Ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO­)
Manufacturer CAGE Code: 0V4E7

Line Item 2

Nomenclature:   Crane Service
Description: Offloading and placement of two (2) rigid containment systems to include crane and rigging service and fuel charge. Placement at Air Station Miami’s discretion.
Quantity: One (1) job
Required Delivery Date: Ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO­)

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor prior to award. An example of acceptable traceability documentation would be a quote from the OEM with pricing information redacted.

NOTE:

**If your company is offering an "Equal" item, please complete the "Or Equal" section of attachment 1, the Schedule of Supplies. **

**NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.**

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors:

1. Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies
2. Attachment 2 – Salient Characteristics
3. Attachment 2 – Terms and Conditions

The cutoff date and time for receipt of bidders’ questions is March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is March 30, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.  An approximate award date is unknown at this time due to the current DHS Lapse in Appropriations. All quotes shall be valid for 120 calendar days. Email quotations to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil . Please indicate 70Z03826QE0000031 in the subject line.