Purchase Ground Support Equipment for MH-65 Helicopters

A0001- Extend Solicitation to 4/7/2025.

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 70Z03825QE0000038 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-03, effective 17 January 2025.

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (CAGE Code 3GSZ1) as the only known source of supply. All parts shall have clear traceability to the OEM. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be FACTORY NEW.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This solicitation is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis for the items listed in the attached Schedule of Supplies. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items, or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers IAW the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. All items shall be NEW approved items.

Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

Parts must be approved IAW Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.

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

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information on this requirement such as instructions to offerors, evaluation criteria, and applicable clauses:

1. Attachment I - Schedule of Supplies


2. Attachment II - Terms and Conditions FAC 2025-03 Eff 17Jan2025


3. Attachment III - Redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 03 April 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Anticipated award date is on or about 7 April 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000038 in the subject line.