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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center is procuring pilot seats. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both an announcement of the opportunity and the formal invitation for bids or proposals. Under NAICS code 336413, this falls under Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—a sector that encompasses the production and supply of components specifically designed for aircraft use.

Pilot seats for Coast Guard aircraft must meet strict aviation safety and airworthiness standards. These seats typically require crashworthiness features, adjustability for varied operator sizes, integration with aircraft communication and life-support systems, and compliance with military or federal aviation specifications. Given the Coast Guard's operational demands, these seats must perform reliably in maritime search-and-rescue, patrol, and homeland security missions.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is open to all responsible sources; there is no small-business set-aside applied. Large businesses, small businesses of any type, and non-traditional contractors may all compete. However, NAICS 336413 carries a small-business size standard of 1,000 employees, which determines eligibility for SBA programs if the agency later considers small-business preferences on future contracts. For this specific solicitation, your status as a small business does not confer bidding advantage, though it may still matter for subcontracting plans or past-performance references.

To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Given the aircraft parts nature of this work, you should also assess whether you hold or can obtain necessary aviation quality certifications—commonly AS9100 or equivalent—and whether your products can meet Coast Guard technical specifications.

How to put together a competitive bid

Since this is open competition, price and technical compliance will likely drive award. Consider these steps:

Verify technical capability. Pilot seats for military aviation are highly specialized. Confirm your product meets or can be modified to meet Coast Guard requirements for dimensions, materials, restraints, and interface with specific aircraft platforms in their fleet. See the solicitation for required aircraft applicability and technical data package access.

Obtain relevant certifications. If you lack AS9100 or FAA production approval, determine timeline to achieve them or whether an existing partner can prime. Past performance on similar defense or federal aviation contracts strengthens your proposal substantially.

Understand the contract vehicle. The solicitation number prefix "70Z038" suggests this may flow through a specific Coast Guard or DHS contracting mechanism. Review the full notice for delivery terms, warranty requirements, and whether this is a one-time buy or establishes a potential multi-year source.

Price strategically. With no set-aside, you compete against established aerospace suppliers. Build realistic cost estimates for low-volume, high-reliability production. Include life-cycle costs if the solicitation evaluates total value beyond unit price.

Prepare for quick turnaround. Posted October 23 with a November 20 deadline, this offers roughly four weeks to respond—a compressed timeline typical of urgent operational needs.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000196. The complete notice will contain technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and any amendments. Note the firm deadline: November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be considered. Monitor SAM.gov for any modifications or Q&A postings that may clarify requirements before you finalize your response.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →