LIGHT L.G. DOWN FOR USE ON MH-65
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking quotations for LIGHT L.G. DOWN units for use on MH-65 aircraft. This is an unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The requirement is for 24 units of NSN 6220-14-397-0799, Part Number 31-64-11, manufactured by Safran Electrical & Power (CAGE F0217). Quotations are due by June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 24 units of LIGHT L.G. DOWN (NSN 6220-14-397-0799, Part Number 31-64-11). All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Safran Electrical & Power (CAGE F0217). Alternate part numbers will be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure airworthiness and safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6620 (Engine Instruments)
- Quotation Due: June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 22, 2026
- Requested Delivery: June 10, 2027
- Delivery Term: F.O.B. Destination
Evaluation
Award will be made on a competitive basis to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide newly manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with exact part numbers listed. Prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Submission Requirements
Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. The subject line must include solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000149. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. Submissions must include the "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) with completed unit prices. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) signed by an authorized official, specifying nomenclature, part number, and date of manufacture, along with full traceability to the OEM.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and HSAR clauses. Quality assurance is critical for products touching USCG aircraft, requiring notification of changes, malfunctions, or suspect parts, and a quality control manual. Specific packaging and marking instructions are provided, prohibiting materials like popcorn or shredded paper. Invoicing should follow FAR 52.212-4.