Award Watch: USCG warehouse-ready parts buys, made-to-order mooring lines, and DoD sole-source signals (posted Feb 7, 2026)

Executive takeaway

This batch of notices splits into two clear lanes: (1) Coast Guard simplified-acquisition parts buys that look award-ready for vendors who can execute warehouse-acceptable preservation/packing/marking and barcoding; and (2) DoD aviation/weapon-system actions that carry urgent/limited-sources signals where breaking in will require strong evidence you can meet the exact NSN/part requirement and delivery terms. The most “bid-able” near-term actions here are the Coast Guard SFLC parts solicitations (both LPTA) and the USCGC MUNRO made-to-order mooring lines, assuming you can meet the stated product and packaging expectations.

What the buyer is trying to do

USCG SFLC Procurement Branch is buying specific NSN/part-number items tied to operational systems (including cathodic protection components and refrigerant gas detectors) and is prioritizing standardized preservation, packaging, marking, and barcode compliance to prevent warehouse rejections.

USCG (13th District) is replacing USCGC MUNRO’s mooring lines with made-to-order lines built to a detailed material and splice specification, with a requested 30-day lead time from order.

DLA Aviation and NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia are sourcing aviation/weapon-system parts and repairs. Several notices indicate constrained competition (urgent need exceptions, questionable data rights, and sole-source intent), which typically means the government is trying to avoid schedule risk while maintaining continuity.

Defense Health Agency (DHA) is signaling a sole-source bridge extension for TRICARE Claims Review Services to prevent a support gap while transitioning to a future competitive follow-on.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Quote-and-fulfill parts delivery (USCG SFLC): supply exact NSN/part-number items; preserve/package per MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10; mark per MIL-STD-129R with barcode per ISO/IEC-16388-2007, Code 39; ship F.O.B. Destination to the SFLC warehouse in Baltimore, MD.
• Manufacture made-to-order mooring lines (USCGC MUNRO): produce specified Samson Stable Braid uncoated lines (1-1/2 inch diameter, 600 feet overall length), white/clear, with Cor-Gard size 3 blue covered eye each end, double braid Class I splice method, specified minimum break strength and fiber type; deliver quantity 6 with requested 30-day lead time.
• Potential capability challenge (NAVSUP WSS): if attempting to compete a stated sole-source repair for a diplexer (P/N MD-100K021), submit evidence of capability/interest within the stated window.
• Time-sensitive/limited-data DoD supply action (DLA Aviation starter): respond to an urgent need scenario where synopsis exceptions are cited and the government notes the right to use data in its possession is questionable—suggesting constraints on technical data availability for alternate sources.
• Other catalog/NSN items with limited public detail (DLA rivet; DLA diffuser case): scope is not available in the snippet—details likely live in the notice/attachments.
• RFI-only market research (DHA TCRS): respond to a Request for Information tied to a stated sole-source bridge extension, with context about a future competitive follow-on.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if:
  • You are a small business able to meet strict USCG warehouse PP&M and Code 39 barcode requirements (SFLC parts buys are set aside under SBA and award is described as lowest price technically acceptable on an all-or-none basis).
  • You can supply the exact manufacturer/part number items listed (e.g., Cathelco Ltd PN: PPR100019; Geopal Systems A/S PN: GP-SA-V) and can package to the stated standards.
  • You are a rope/line manufacturer or qualified fabricator who can build the made-to-order mooring lines to the exact diameter/length/splice/fiber and strength requirements and can support the requested 30-day lead time.
  • You are an established repair/sustainment shop that can credibly demonstrate capability for the NAVSUP diplexer repair and can submit a strong capability statement promptly.
• Pass if:
  • You cannot comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E preservation/packing, MIL-STD-129R marking, and ISO/IEC-16388 Code 39 barcoding—USCG explicitly warns noncompliance will lead to warehouse rejection and return to vendor.
  • You can only provide standard commercial packaging for the SFLC items (explicitly stated as unacceptable).
  • You rely on receiving full government technical data for alternates where the notice signals questionable data rights (notably the DLA urgent starter action).
  • You are looking for immediate competition on the DHA TCRS notice; it is an RFI and describes intent for a sole-source bridge to the incumbent for continuity.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• USCG SFLC parts solicitations (combined synopsis/solicitation):
  • Quote for the specified NSN/part number, quantity, and delivery terms (F.O.B. Destination stated in the notice).
  • Written confirmation you will comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10 and MIL-STD-129R marking requirements, including barcode per ISO/IEC-16388-2007 (Code 39).
  • Packaging approach that prevents movement/damage in shipment and keeps markings visible as described.
  • Registration in SAM.gov (explicitly referenced).
  • Any additional representations/certs or formatting requirements: verify in attachments (the notice states this announcement constitutes the only solicitation).
• USCGC MUNRO mooring lines:
  • Technical compliance statement mapping your proposed line build to the listed specifications (diameter, overall length, coating, color, Cor-Gard, eye splices, double braid class, break strength, fiber type).
  • Delivery plan confirming the requested 30-day lead time.
  • Any inspection, acceptance, or packaging instructions: verify in attachments.
• NAVSUP diplexer repair (notice of intent):
  • Capability statement demonstrating ability to repair the specified item (NIIN and P/N provided).
  • Evidence you can meet delivery and quality expectations: verify in attachments.
• DHA TCRS RFI:
  • RFI response content and format: verify in attachments (snippet focuses on bridge intent and background).
• DLA items with missing description snippets:
  • All requirements: verify in attachments.

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

For USCG SFLC LPTA buys, “technical acceptability” is largely packaging/marking compliance plus exact item match. Your pricing work should focus on avoiding hidden costs that erase margin or make your quote noncompetitive.

• Build your price from: unit cost + MIL-STD preservation/packing labor + labeling/barcode materials + outbound freight to the stated F.O.B. Destination warehouse + rework contingency (to avoid rejection).
• Research comparable federal demand by searching the NSN and the listed manufacturer part numbers across your own sales history and public procurement records you already maintain. If you don’t have that history, treat packaging/barcoding as a primary cost driver and validate it with your fulfillment team before quoting.
• For the mooring lines, treat it like a made-to-order manufacturing quote: raw material availability, splice labor, QA, packaging/palletization, and freight for the estimated unit weight/dimensions provided. The requested 30-day lead time is a schedule constraint—price in the realities of expedited materials if needed.
• For sole-source/urgent DoD signals (starter/diplexer), if you plan to challenge, your strategy is less about underpricing and more about proving capability and reducing schedule/technical risk quickly—otherwise the buyer will stay with the known source.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair a small business prime with a specialist military packaging/labeling shop that already executes MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R workflows (especially if you can source the part but don’t routinely barcode to the cited standard).
• For mooring lines, team a fabricator with a logistics partner experienced in handling oversize/heavy marine line shipments and delivery scheduling.
• If pursuing the NAVSUP repair notice, consider teaming with an established repair facility that can document prior repairs for the same or closely related assemblies (capability proof is the product here).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Warehouse rejection risk (USCG SFLC): the notices explicitly warn that failure to meet packing/packaging/marking and barcoding requirements will result in rejection and return to vendor, delaying payment.
• All-or-none evaluation (USCG SFLC): ensure you can deliver the full quantity as quoted; partial awards are not implied.
• Schedule compression: SFLC quotes are due quickly (check the response deadline); mooring lines request a 30-day lead time from order.
• Data rights/technical data constraints (DLA starter action): the notice states the government’s right to use data in its possession is questionable—this can limit alternates and increase protest/qualification friction.
• Sole-source momentum (DHA TCRS and NAVSUP diplexer intent): treat these as intelligence and positioning opportunities unless you can clearly demonstrate you are a responsible source that satisfies the requirement.
• Missing details in some notices: where the description is not available, do not assume scope—pull the full notice/attachments before committing bid resources.

Related opportunities

• ELECTRODES, REFERENCE (USCG SFLC)
• DETECTOR, REFRIGERANT GAS DETECTOR (USCG SFLC)
• USCGC MUNRO MOORING LINES
• Diplexer repair/modification notice of intent (NAVSUP WSS)
• Starter, engine, electric (DLA Aviation)
• TRICARE Claims Review Services (TCRS) RFI (DHA)
• Rivet, blind (DLA Aviation)
• Case, diffuser, turbi (DLA Aviation)

How to act on this

1. Pick one lane: USCG SFLC LPTA parts (fast, compliance-heavy) vs. made-to-order mooring lines (manufacturing schedule) vs. sole-source challenge/positioning (capability proof).
2. Open the full notice pages and verify in attachments any required forms, quote format, and submission instructions.
3. For USCG SFLC, have operations sign off on MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129R, and Code 39 barcode execution before you submit price.
4. Submit on time, then keep proof of packaging/barcode readiness to avoid preventable rejection.

If you want a second set of eyes on compliance, positioning, or a fast-turn quote strategy, contact Federal Bid Partners LLC to support your response planning.