Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
FM 200
Department of Homeland Security · US Coast Guard · Sol. 52000PR260001597
Due in 80 daysSmall business
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The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center wants quotes to replace FM-200 cylinders (a fire suppression system part) at its location at 196 Tradd St in Charleston, SC. It plans a firm-fixed-price purchase order, set aside for small businesses, awarded to the lowest-priced quote that meets the technical requirements and deadlines.
Watch out for
- No advance payments. The vendor has to cover costs and secure its own funding until the item is delivered and received, which can strain a small company's cash.
No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor.
- Solicitation number and date inconsistencies. The email subject number and the posted deadline date differ from other numbers and dates in the notice, so confirm the correct ones with the contracting contact before quoting.
All emailed quotes shall have 52000PR250001597 in the subject of the email.
- Lowest price wins. Award goes to the lowest-priced quote that meets requirements, so there is little room to win on quality or past performance.
- Payment needs Contracting Officer approval. Billing as work is completed is allowed but each payment must first be approved by the Contracting Officer, which can delay cash flow.
must be approved by the Contracting Officer First
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Full brief
What they want
- FM-200 cylinder replacement (Item 1)
- Work performed at US Coast Guard, 196 Tradd St, Charleston, SC 29401
- Meet the Coast Guard's delivery deadlines
- Invoice through the IPP system (ipp.gov)
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price purchase order (Request for Quote under FAR 13 simplified acquisition procedures)
- Place of performance
- US Coast Guard, 196 Tradd St, Charleston, SC 29401
- How they'll choose
- Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Offers due
- 26 December 2025 10:00AM (Eastern) in the notice text; the SAM.gov response deadline field shows 2026-12-26T10:00:00-05:00
- How to submit
- Email to SKC Bryan Duffey at Bryan.A.Duffey@USCG.MIL
What they'll judge offers on
- Meets all the technical requirements
- Meets the government's deadlines
- Lowest cost
What to include when you submit
- Put the solicitation number in the email subject line (the notice writes it as 52000PR250001597, which differs by one digit from the listed solicitation number 52000PR260001597)
- Quotes must be received by the deadline
- Invoicing for the order is done through IPP (https://www.ipp.gov)
You must have
- Small business (total small business set-aside)
- Must be a responsible source; past performance is reviewed only for responsibility under FAR 9.1
Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1.
- Submit representations and certifications on covered telecommunications and Kaspersky Lab equipment (FAR 52.204-23, -24, -25, -26) and FAR 52.212-3
Not in the notice text
- Number, size and model of the FM-200 cylinders and the technical specifications
- Required delivery or completion date
- Whether disposal or recharging of old cylinders is included
- Estimated value
- Whether a site visit is needed
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Key facts
- Response due
- Dec 26, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Dec 18, 2025
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 52000PR260001597
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security · US Coast Guard
- Office
- SFLC Procurement Branch 3(00040)
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 336611
- Product/service code
- J020
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Place of performance
- Charleston, SC
- Contracting contact
- Bryan DuffeyBryan.A.Duffey@uscg.mil
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 52000PR260001597 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective, 22 May 2024. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor. Vendor shall ensure they can secure funding for this order until delivered and received by the US Coast Guard. Payment will be made by Government Purchase order (Net 30) and the vendor shall assume financial responsibility until the order is accepted and received by US Coast Guard. Payment of the work is authorized to be submitted as work is completed but must be approved by the Contracting Officer First. Basis for Award: This solicitation is based on FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures and quotes will be reviewed and awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis per the solicitation. Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1. There are no adjectival ratings nor will award be based on a best value tradeoff basis. All quote’s will be evaluated for who meets all the technical requirements, next who meets our deadlines and finally what is the lowest cost. All quotes shall be emailed to SKC Bryan Duffey via Bryan.A.Duffey@USCG.MIL and shall be received no later than 26 December 2025 10:00AM (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 52000PR250001597 in the subject of the email. ITEM 1: FM-200 Cylinder Replace Place of Performance: US Coast Guard 196 Tradd St Charleston, SC 29401 Invoicing In IPP It is now a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov. FAR Clauses This order is subject to but is not limited to the following Federal Acquisition Regulations: FAR Clauses This order is subject to but is not limited to the following Federal Acquisition Regulations: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
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