Bid guide
How to bid on CGC Calhoun Locking Pin Sensor replacement for Homeland Security
What the Coast Guard is buying
The Department of Homeland Security, on behalf of the US Coast Guard, is seeking a contractor to replace eight port locking pin sensors on the USCGC Calhoun. This work must be performed on-site in Alameda, California. The replacement parts must meet Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications for part number 932AB2W-A2P-PGM.
This is a firm-fixed-price service contract. Vendors should care because it's a direct opportunity to provide specialized electronic component manufacturing services to a federal agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for submitting offers is August 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All offers must be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact identified in the notice.
The government intends to evaluate offers and make an award without discussions, so your initial submission should be your best offer. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334419, 'Other Electronic Component Manufacturing,' with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The applicable Product Service Code is 5930, 'Switches.'
This bid is suitable for small businesses with expertise in electronic component manufacturing and repair, particularly those familiar with sensor replacement and on-site service for maritime vessels. Firms located in or near Alameda, California, may find this particularly advantageous due to the on-site work requirement.
How to respond
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Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the contacts listed in the notice. The government does not prescribe a specific quotation format, but your submission must clearly identify the items offered and demonstrate compliance with all stated requirements. Ensure your submission is complete, clear, and presented in a way that allows for effective evaluation. All questions must also be submitted via email; telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Tips for a competitive response
Your offer will be evaluated on Technical Capability (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Pass/Fail), and Total Price. To be eligible for award, your quotation must receive an 'Acceptable' rating for all non-price factors. Among acceptable quotations, the award will go to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price.
For Technical Capability, clearly demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Statement of Work, conform strictly to all specifications, and provide adequate capability and corporate experience documentation. For Past Performance, highlight recent (within the last three years) and relevant projects where you achieved satisfactory or higher performance on similar work. If you have no recent or relevant past performance, you will be assessed as 'Neutral' and considered acceptable. Ensure your prices are firm-fixed-price, all-inclusive, and cover all associated costs without conditional pricing or escalation language. Identify all subcontractors, including their name, address, point of contact, phone number, specific work items, and percentage of work they will perform.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Homeland Security, Department of; the original posting controls.