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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is procuring a sheave under NAICS 336413, which covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." In aviation contexts, a sheave is a pulley wheel with a grooved rim designed to guide and support cables, ropes, or wires—commonly used in flight control systems, cargo handling equipment, hoist mechanisms, or landing gear systems. The Coast Guard operates a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft for search and rescue, maritime patrol, and homeland security missions, making reliable sheave components critical to operational readiness. See the solicitation for the exact technical specifications, quantity, and intended aircraft application.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses under FAR 19.15. To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51 percent unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens
• Have women managing day-to-day operations and making long-term decisions
• Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 336413 (see the solicitation or SBA size standards table for the applicable employee or revenue threshold)
• Hold active WOSB certification in the SBA's Certification Hub at certification.sba.gov or have a third-party certification recognized by SBA

If you are not currently WOSB-certified, you cannot bid. Certification processing can take several weeks, so factor this into your timeline for future opportunities.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aircraft parts manufacturing, focus your proposal on these elements:

Technical compliance: Aircraft parts require strict adherence to military or FAA specifications. Obtain the complete technical data package from the solicitation and verify your manufacturing capability against material specifications, tolerances, surface finishes, and any required testing protocols (non-destructive testing, load testing, etc.). If you lack specific equipment or process certifications, identify potential teaming arrangements now.

Quality assurance: Defense aviation procurements typically require AS9100 certification or demonstrated equivalent quality systems. Highlight your quality management system, traceability procedures, and any existing Coast Guard or DOD supplier history. Include relevant past performance on similar aerospace components.

Pricing strategy: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often indicate the government has established a fair and reasonable price expectation. Analyze historical pricing for similar sheave components if available, and ensure your pricing covers material costs, specialized tooling, inspection, and any required first article testing.

Past performance: If you have delivered to DLA Aviation, Navy AIRLANT/AIRPAC, or other military aviation depots, emphasize on-time delivery and quality metrics. First-time Coast Guard vendors should leverage commercial aerospace experience.

WOSB affiliation: Ensure no relationship with non-WOSB entities could trigger affiliation concerns under SBA rules, particularly if considering subcontractors for specialized processes.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number 70Z03827QJ0000006
2. Download all attachments, including technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses
3. Verify your WOSB certification is active and matches your SAM.gov registration
4. Submit your offer by November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET—late submissions are ineligible

The place of performance was not provided in the notice metadata; confirm delivery location and any inspection requirements in the solicitation documents.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →