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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), Elizabeth City, NC, is soliciting quotations for Engine Water Sample Testing for MH-65E aircraft. This requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) type contract to support USCG Fleet Units and Cutters. This is an unrestricted solicitation, open to all responsible sources. Quotations are due by March 17, 2026, at 1:30 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive water sample testing services for MH-65E Engine Wash Water. This includes shipping sample containers to USCG units, receiving returned samples, performing laboratory analysis at the contractor's facility, and providing electronic reports within seven (7) days of sample receipt. Testing must adhere to parameters and tolerances outlined in Appendix B, Table 1 (H65 Engine Wash Distiller Parameters), covering aspect, pH, conductivity, dissolved solids, and ash. Testing should be conducted in accordance with Section 303 of the Clean Water Act and USCG standards. While no specific analytical methods or ISO references are mandated, testing must be performed by an accredited laboratory using standard ISO/ASTM methods for the required parameters. The government is responsible for sample collection, while the contractor handles containers, shipping kits, analysis, and reporting. Subcontracting for laboratory services is permitted.
Contract Details
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type, with a total period of performance of five (5) years, comprising one (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods. The estimated annual sample quantity is approximately 100, with sporadic frequency. This is a follow-on requirement to contract 70Z03821DB2000010. The applicable NAICS code is 541990 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Miscellaneous), with a small business size standard of $19.5 million.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where technical acceptability is evaluated first, followed by price. Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil by the deadline. The solicitation number, 70Z03826QB0000011, should be included in the subject line.
Key Clarifications
Amendments have clarified that no specific test methods are required as long as parameters are measured by an accredited lab using standard ISO/ASTM methods. The aspect/appearance test is a visual inspection. Ash testing by filtering solids is acceptable. Subcontracting is allowed. The closing date was extended by Amendment 2.