Purchase Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) for Rotary Wing Aircraft

Amendment 1 - Removed line item 10 LPU-26A Bladder/Inflator, NSN 8465-01-161-1756, Part Number: 488.

Amendend Schedule of Supplies and Terms and Conditions are attached.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 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 70Z03825QE0000082 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-05, effective 7 August 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315990. The small business size standard is 600 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

This is a brand-name requirement using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(c). In compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. As a result of this synopsis/solicitation, it is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis for the items listed in attachment 1 titled “Schedule of Supplies. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Attachment 1 titled “Schedule of Supplies” shall be completed and submitted.

Only the brand-name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lifesaving Systems LLC. (CAGE Code 64249). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor prior to award. An example of acceptable traceability documentation would be a quote from the OEM with pricing information redacted.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors:

1. Schedule of Supplies


2. Terms and Conditions


3. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 11 September 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 16 September 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000082 in the subject line.