Cable Assemby

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) sheet detailing specific items required by the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center. It outlines the parts needed, quantities, and delivery dates, serving as a basis for vendor quotes.

• Item 1: Requires one (1) CABLE ASSY (NSN: 4010-01-HR1-1966, Part Number: 700-183-2).
• Quantity: 94 units requested.
• Requested Delivery Date: September 1, 2026.
• Manufacturer CAGE Code: 59157.
• Optional Quantity: 0 units.
• Delivery Term: F.O.B. Destination is requested. Offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified with estimated shipping costs.

Bidders should use this sheet to prepare their quotes for the specified CABLE ASSY. Key information includes the exact part, quantity, required delivery date, and preferred shipping terms. Vendors must indicate if they are quoting F.O.B. Origin and include estimated shipping costs if applicable. The presence of an optional quantity field indicates potential for future orders under FAR 52.217-6.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of specific spare parts for MH-65 helicopters from a single source, Loos & Co Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• Procurement of spare part: CABLE ASSY (NSN: 4010-01-HR1-1966, P/N: 700-183-2).

• Quantity: 94 units.

• The parts are highly specialized and technical data for acquisition by other than the OEM is not available.

• The procurement is for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

• The justification cites FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• Not applicable to this document, as it is a justification for sole-source procurement.

• This is a sole-source justification, not a set-aside.

• Procurement from any source other than the OEM or an authorized distributor is stated to compromise aircraft and crew safety.

• The solicitation and purchase order will require documented traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance.

• Market research was conducted to support the justification type.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Terms and Conditions" applicable to the solicitation 70Z03826QB0000091. It outlines the contractual terms, provisions, and clauses that will govern any award resulting from this solicitation.

• Contract Terms and Conditions: Includes FAR and HSAR clauses and provisions relevant to the acquisition of commercial products and services.
• Instructions to Offerors: Specifies requirements for holding prices firm for 60 calendar days and details quotation submission requirements, including the need to complete the "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) with unit prices.
• Evaluation: Notes that standard evaluation criteria are not applicable due to the sole-source nature of the acquisition. Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing, with technical acceptability evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an approved source.
• Certifications and Representations: Requires offerors to certify regarding responsibility matters, including debarment, suspension, criminal convictions, and delinquent taxes. It also includes representations regarding felony convictions and delinquent tax liability.
• Prohibitions and Exclusions: Addresses various prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, security, Sudan, and Iran. It also outlines requirements for disclosing any non-compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Details requirements for product quality, including immediate notification of defects or non-conformities, contractor quality control manuals, and the process for handling changes that may impact the product.
• Packaging, Marking, and Shipping: Provides specific instructions for packaging, marking, and shipping of deliverables to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Outlines the process for inspection and acceptance of material, including requirements for Certificates of Conformance (COC) and full traceability.
• Deliveries and Performance: States that F.O.B. Destination is the requested delivery term.
• Invoicing Instructions: Details requirements for invoice submission and payment.
• Sustainable Products and Services: Incorporates FAR clause 52.223-23 regarding sustainable products and services.

This document is critical for all potential bidders as it defines the contractual framework, submission requirements, evaluation basis (pricing and technical acceptability), and numerous compliance obligations. Bidders must carefully review all terms, conditions, certifications, and prohibitions to ensure their offer meets all requirements and to understand their responsibilities if awarded a contract.