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How to bid on Relay for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft
What the Coast Guard is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard needs to purchase 33 relays, specifically Leach International Corporation part number KX-X5N, for use in their aircraft. There is also an option for the Coast Guard to order up to 30 additional relays within one year at the same price.
This is a restricted requirement, and the Coast Guard anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to Leach International Corporation on a sole-source basis. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation for consideration.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Quotations received after this date and time will not be considered.
The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. The Coast Guard may exercise the option for additional relays through one year after the date of the initial award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for vendors who can supply the specific Leach International Corporation relay, part number KX-X5N. Given the sole-source expectation, vendors must be able to demonstrate clear traceability to Leach International Corporation as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413, which has a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This category is for technology related to aircraft manufacturing.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a quotation by the deadline. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to [email protected]. Make sure to include 70Z03826QL0000185 in the subject line of your email.
You must provide documentation showing you are an authorized distributor of Leach International Corporation. All items must have clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the OEM. You must also furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in the format specified in FAR clause 52.246-15. Only quotations with shipping terms of F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin will be accepted; Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 (including DAP Incoterms 2020 and FCA, Incoterms 2020) will not be accepted.
Tips for a competitive response
Even though this is anticipated to be a sole-source award, submitting a well-prepared quotation is important. Focus on clearly demonstrating your ability to meet all specified requirements, especially regarding product authenticity and supply chain integrity.
Ensure your quotation explicitly addresses the traceability requirement, providing all necessary documentation to prove you are an authorized distributor with a clear audit trail from the OEM. Double-check that your Certificate of Conformance adheres strictly to the specified FAR clause format. Finally, confirm your shipping terms are either F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin, as other terms will lead to rejection.
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.