How to bid on Aviation Tools and Toolboxes for Homeland Security

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay intends to purchase aviation maintenance tools and storage boxes. This includes 6 hangar boxes, 1 heavy maintenance box, and approximately 2,012 tools. These items are for the avionics, helicopter, metal, and survival shops to support 10 MH-65E helicopters.

The tools are critical for maintaining the operational integrity and mission-ready status of the aircraft. The purchase includes various tools such as wrenches, power tools, pneumatic tools, and measurement/inspection tools, along with laser-cut foam tool storage.

Key dates and deadlines

This notice was published on September 08, 2026. If you believe your business can meet this requirement, you must submit a capability statement by September 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. This is a strict deadline, and late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for businesses that can supply specialized aviation maintenance tools and storage solutions. The Coast Guard is looking for items that meet specific customization and proprietary requirements for the MH-65E helicopters. The anticipated NAICS code is 333991 - Power Driven Hand Tool Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 5180 - Sets, Kits, and Outfits Of Hand Tools, Marine Hardware.

While the Coast Guard intends to award a sole-source contract to Snap-on Industrial, they are open to considering capability statements from other interested parties who can demonstrate they can fulfill the exact requirements.

How to respond

To respond, you must submit a capability statement via email. Send your response, including any questions, to the Contracting Officer, Katherine M. Discenza at [email protected] or KO Serio A. Cosby at [email protected]. Ensure your email is sent before the September 22, 2026, 11:59 PM ET deadline.

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Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your capability statement, focus on how your company can meet the specific requirements outlined, especially regarding the customization and proprietary specifications for the MH-65E helicopters. Clearly demonstrate your ability to supply the exact types and quantities of tools and storage boxes mentioned.

Highlight any experience your firm has with supplying specialized tools for aviation maintenance or government agencies. Provide concrete examples of how your products or services align with the Coast Guard's need for maintaining aircraft operational integrity and mission readiness. Ensure your statement is concise, clear, and directly addresses the stated needs.