Engine Water Sample Testing for MH-65E aircraft
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistic Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC, is soliciting quotations for Engine Water Sample Testing for MH-65E aircraft. This is an unrestricted follow-on opportunity for contract 70Z03821DB2000010. The requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract with a total potential period of five years. Quotations are due by February 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive water sample testing services for the MH-65 Engine Wash Water used on USCG Short Range Recovery (SRR) MH-65E helicopters. Services include:
- Shipping sample containers to USCG Units/Cutters.
- Performing water sample testing at the contractor's facility upon receipt of samples.
- Providing electronic reports within seven days of sample receipt, detailing aspect, pH, conductivity, dissolved solids, and ash, adhering to Appendix B (H65 Engine Wash Distiller Parameters).
- Ensuring testing complies with Section 303 of the Clean Water Act and USCG standards.
- All costs for packaging, shipping, testing, containers, instructions, and chain of custody must be included.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract, procured via individually funded task orders. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ).
- Duration: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods, not exceeding five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS: 541990 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), Small Business Size Standard: $19.5 million.
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Technical acceptability will be evaluated first, followed by price, in accordance with FAR 12.204(a).
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1 - Requirements: Details Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and quantities for water sampling services across all periods.
- Attachment 2 - Statement of Work: Outlines the specific testing requirements, performance standards, and contractor responsibilities.
- Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions: Provides mandatory FAR/HSAR provisions, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.