Overhaul - Various Accumulators
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is seeking to overhaul various aircraft accumulator components. Accumulators are hydraulic system components common in aviation—typically cylindrical pressure vessels that store hydraulic fluid under pressure, dampen pulsations, and maintain system pressure during transient demands. Overhaul work in this context generally involves complete disassembly, inspection, testing, repair or replacement of worn parts, reassembly, and recertification to return used components to serviceable condition.
The Coast Guard operates a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and hydraulic accumulators are critical safety-of-flight components. Overhaul contracts for aviation parts typically require specialized technical capabilities, including access to original equipment manufacturer technical data, approved repair processes, and appropriate testing certifications.
Key facts
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Coast Guard / Aviation Logistics Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70Z03826QJ0000306 |
| NAICS | 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. To qualify, a business must:
- Meet Small Business Administration size standards for NAICS 336413 ($1,500 million revenue-based standard for this manufacturing code)
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Hold any required aviation repair station certifications (generally FAA Part 145 or equivalent, though see the solicitation for specific mandates)
Given the NAICS code, the Coast Guard is treating this as a manufacturing/overhaul classification rather than a pure services contract. Small businesses in aircraft component repair, MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) providers, or specialized hydraulic shops may be competitive if they have Coast Guard or DoD aviation experience.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify small business status and NAICS alignment. Confirm your SAM.gov profile reflects NAICS 336413 and that your size calculation uses average annual receipts over the last five years.
Assess technical qualifications. Accumulator overhauls typically require specific OEM technical data, which may need to be requested from the Coast Guard or obtained independently. Determine whether your facility holds or can obtain PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) or DER (Designated Engineering Representative) approval for the covered accumulator models. See the solicitation for the specific part numbers and overhaul specifications.
Evaluate QPL or source control requirements. Military aviation contracts often require parts traceability, material certifications, and adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC). The solicitation should specify whether the Coast Guard mandates new OEM parts, approved alternates, or overhauled original components.
Price strategically. Overhaul contracts compete on both technical capability and turnaround time. Pricing should account for core exchange policies, warranty terms, and potential shipping costs to the Aviation Logistics Center. Given the compressed timeline between posting (October 22) and deadline (October 30), the Coast Guard may prioritize bidders with existing technical data and established supply chains.
Review past performance requirements. Small business set-aside competitions may still weight past performance heavily, particularly in aviation safety-critical systems. Prepare relevant examples of similar overhaul work for military or commercial aviation customers.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov under solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000306. The response deadline is October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT—eight days from posting—suggesting this may be a simplified acquisition with limited time for questions or revised offers. Download all attachments immediately, note any pre-bid conference or question deadlines, and confirm electronic submission requirements through the Coast Guard's specified platform.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →