Set-Aside Pulse: SBA opportunities closing soon—Helo Hoisting support (USCG) and DLA COVER, PROTECTIVE RFQ

Executive takeaway

This set-aside pulse includes two actionable small-business opportunities with stated submission timing and clear process cues:

• US Coast Guard helo hoist vessel support services (commercial services under FAR Part 12) with an amendment that adds Q&A and an updated Schedule of Services. Offers are due by the time/date stated in the notice.
• DLA Maritime NSN buy for “COVER, PROTECTIVE” (Qty 45 EA) as an RFQ with electronic-only quotes and drawings/specs available electronically.

What the buyer is trying to do

USCG: Helo Hoisting for various locations (70Z08426QDL930003)

The Coast Guard is buying helo hoist vessel support services per a Statement of Work, using commercial services acquisition (FAR Part 12). The amendment indicates the Government is actively clarifying requirements through Q&A and modifying the schedule via an updated Schedule of Services—suggesting your quote needs to track the latest version of the schedule and acknowledge all amendments.

DLA: 59--COVER,PROTECTIVE (SPE7M526T6628)

DLA is procuring an NSN COVER, PROTECTIVE (NSN 5985-01-191-2230) with a defined quantity and delivery timeline expressed in days ADO. The solicitation is an RFQ accessible via the notice link, with no hard copies and specifications/drawings handled electronically.

What work is implied (bullets)

• USCG helo hoist support
  • Provide vessel support services for helo hoist operations as described in the SOW (verify specifics in attachments).
  • Build pricing and staffing around the updated Schedule of Services (issued by amendment).
  • Prepare a commercial-services quote package aligned to FAR 52.212-2 evaluation factors (details to confirm in solicitation).
  • Acknowledge all amendments and include all required representations, certifications, and submissions (per notice instructions).
• DLA protective cover NSN
  • Quote supply of 45 EA for NSN 5985011912230 COVER, PROTECTIVE.
  • Plan for delivery to the listed DLA distribution destination and within the stated ADO window (verify exact shipping/packaging/marking in the RFQ).
  • Retrieve and comply with digitized drawings and applicable Military Specifications/Standards (available electronically).
  • Submit quote electronically; ensure it is timely received.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if…
  • You are a small business that can deliver commercial helo hoist vessel support services and can price to a schedule that may change via amendments.
  • You are an established NSN/defense supply vendor (or OEM/authorized reseller) comfortable pulling drawings/specs electronically and quoting to DLA RFQ conventions.
  • You can meet electronic submission requirements and manage amendment acknowledgments without gaps.
• Pass if…
  • You cannot align to the USCG updated Schedule of Services or cannot comply with all required FAR Part 12 quote elements.
  • You do not have a reliable path to obtain/interpret the digitized drawings and MIL specs/standards tied to the DLA NSN.
  • Your internal process cannot support electronic-only quoting and strict on-time receipt.

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

• USCG (70Z08426QDL930003)
  • Completed quote package with all documents/information listed in the solicitation (verify in attachments).
  • Acknowledgment of all amendments (explicitly required in the notice).
  • Quote structured to match FAR 52.212-2 evaluation factors (verify exact factor language in solicitation).
  • Pricing and technical approach aligned to the updated Schedule of Services (from the amendment).
• DLA (SPE7M526T6628)
  • Electronic quote submitted via the method specified in the RFQ (verify in the RFQ).
  • Line item pricing for Line 0001, Qty 45 EA for NSN 5985011912230.
  • Confirmation of compliance with drawings and applicable Military Specifications/Standards (verify exact documents in attachments).
  • Delivery approach consistent with the stated ADO timeline and destination (verify in RFQ).

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

USCG helo hoist vessel support

• Start by mapping the updated Schedule of Services into cost drivers (days/periods of performance, mobilization, standby vs active support—verify how the schedule defines these in the attachment).
• Review FAR 52.212-2 in the solicitation to understand what the Coast Guard will value (e.g., price vs technical/other factors—verify in the solicitation text).
• Use the amendment Q&A to identify any clarified assumptions that change labor, equipment, or availability planning; price to the clarified interpretation rather than the original ambiguity.

DLA protective cover NSN

• Let the drawings/specs drive your cost model (materials, tolerances, packaging, inspection/testing if required—verify in attachments).
• Confirm whether you are quoting as manufacturer vs reseller and ensure your quote aligns to the Government’s acceptability criteria for the NSN (verify in RFQ).
• Account for lead time risk against the stated ADO requirement; if the RFQ allows, propose realistic delivery consistent with the required timeline (verify terms in RFQ).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• USCG helo hoist support: Team with operators that can cover specific locations implied by “various locations,” while you manage contract/admin compliance, amendment tracking, and quote assembly (verify location details in the SOW).
• DLA NSN supply: If you are not the manufacturer, team with an OEM/qualified manufacturer familiar with the applicable drawings and MIL specs to reduce compliance risk (verify approval/qualification requirements in the RFQ).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• USCG
  • The notice emphasizes: read the entire solicitation including attachments; missing a required representation/certification can make the quote noncompliant.
  • Amendment acknowledgment is explicitly required—set a control to confirm all amendments are signed/acknowledged in your submission.
  • The schedule has been updated via amendment; pricing to an outdated schedule is a common avoidable error.
  • Submission timing is strict (“received by this office at or before” the stated deadline); plan for electronic submission friction.
• DLA
  • No hard copies—if your shop cannot pull/review electronic drawings/specs reliably, expect rework and delays.
  • RFQ states quotes must be submitted electronically; confirm file formats, portals/emails, and receipt confirmation procedures in the RFQ.
  • NSN buys often hinge on exact spec compliance; treat “COVER, PROTECTIVE” as drawing-driven, not description-driven.

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How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice link and download the solicitation and all attachments/amendments; confirm you have the latest Schedule of Services (USCG) or drawings/specs (DLA).
2. Build a compliance matrix from the solicitation instructions and ensure every required rep/cert and document is included (verify in attachments).
3. Draft pricing aligned to the schedule (USCG) or the drawing/spec stack (DLA), then perform a final check for amendment acknowledgments and electronic submission requirements.

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