Bid guide
How to bid on circuit breaker inspection and overhaul for the US Coast Guard
What the Coast Guard is buying
The US Coast Guard needs a contractor to open, inspect, report on, and potentially overhaul two specific Eaton Corp Cutler-Hammer circuit breakers. The exact part number is MDS6163WEA-1652ANAA6YNNNAX, NSN 5925-01-583-8452. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity.
Vendors must provide separate pricing for the inspection cost and a firm-fixed price for the repair. The inspection cost will be paid if the items are deemed beyond economic repair. Only quotes for these exact parts will be considered; substitute parts are not acceptable. The Coast Guard does not own proprietary data for these parts, so drawings or schematics will not be provided.
Key dates and delivery details
This solicitation was published on November 24, 2025. The deadline for submitting your quotation is December 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All items must be delivered by June 10, 2026.
Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to the United States Coast Guard (SFLC) Receiving Room, Bldg. #88, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Inspection and acceptance will happen at the destination after verification of packaging and condition.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in the inspection, repair, and overhaul of industrial electrical components, specifically circuit breakers. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
Firms with expertise in servicing Eaton Corp Cutler-Hammer products, particularly the specified circuit breaker model, are well-suited. Given the requirement for exact parts and no substitutions, vendors must have access to or experience with these specific components.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click leads to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Your quotation must include separate pricing for inspection and a firm-fixed repair price for each of the two circuit breakers. You must also provide your proposed delivery date. An all-or-nothing quote for the entire requirement is needed, as multiple awards will not be made. Ensure your company is registered on SAM.gov before submitting your quote, and include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, if not already in SAM.gov.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the overhaul description and OEM specifications mentioned in the solicitation to ensure your proposed inspection and repair methods align. Since the Coast Guard does not provide drawings or schematics, your firm should have existing expertise or access to the necessary technical information for these specific circuit breakers.
Clearly itemize your inspection cost and firm-fixed repair price. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Ensure your proposed delivery date meets the June 10, 2026, requirement. Pay close attention to the packing, preservation, and marking requirements, as failure to comply will result in rejection and nonpayment.
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 US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.