SWITCH, PRESSURE

The U.S. Coast Guard, through the Surface Forces Logistics Center Procurement Branch 3, is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for 75 pressure switches, part number 437900, with National Stock Number 5930-01-708-2158, from TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS in a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the unavailability of equivalent alternatives that meet the critical OEM-specific fit, form, function, and performance requirements. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to certify as small businesses, and no other suppliers or services are acceptable. The item is intended for use on 47’ Motor Lifeboats and must be delivered by May 16, 2026, to the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the vendor assumes all transportation costs and risks until delivery. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, including cushioning, blocking, and bracing to prevent corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment and storage, while markings must follow MIL-STD-129R with Code 39 barcode symbology per ISO/IEC 16388-2007, clearly displaying the purchase order number, NSN, vendor name, and part number, along with an itemized packaging list attached externally. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Portal (IPP), and freight invoices are required separately for shipments exceeding $100. The evaluation will be conducted on a Best Value basis, prioritizing the vendor’s ability to deliver the complete requirement, timely performance, and then price, without formal scoring or weightings. Offerors must comply with multiple FAR clauses including those prohibiting Kaspersky Lab equipment and requiring representations regarding covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, and must maintain an active SAM.gov registration. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted by May 8, 2026, and no amendments or modifications have been issued. Delivery is restricted to business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and no subcontracting restrictions, security clearances, or options are applicable. Although the contract value is not specified, the purchase order is structured as a firm fixed