Purchase of Lox Converter(s)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03826QH0000044 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following items:

Item Name: Converter, Lox

Part Number: 10C-0001-26

National Stock Number: 1660-00-122-8101

Quantity: 2

Manufacturer Cage Code: 19062

Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Essex Industries Inc. (Cage Code 19062). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. 

The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

Contractors having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.  All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03826QH0000044” 

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03826QH0000044” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/16/2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 3/20/2026.  E-mail quotations may be sent to Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil or D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QH0000044 in subject line.