MH-65 BRAND NAME SPARE PARTS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center for "ROD, BALL BEARING".

• Item: ROD, BALL BEARING

• National Stock Number (NSN): 3110-14-327-2276

• Part Number: A0212CD20E2AS

• Unit of Issue: EA (Each)

• Quantity: 15

• Requested Date of Delivery: 2027-08-18

• Part Manufacturer CAGE Code: F0234

• The RFQ includes an option for increased quantity per FAR 52.217-6. Bidders must indicate agreement or disagreement with this clause.

• 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 are requested to provide a quote for the specified item.

• The document asks for confirmation regarding the "Option for Increased Quantity Clause, 52.217-6".

Not specified in the provided text.

• The document is an Excel spreadsheet with a sheet titled "RFQ".
• Contact POC: Hartley.K.Askew2@uscg.mil

Terms and Conditions

This document outlines the "Terms and Conditions" applicable to the solicitation 70Z03826QB0000124. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) provisions and clauses that bidders must adhere to if awarded a contract. Key areas covered include:

• Contract Terms and Conditions: Supersedes all other terms and conditions, with acceptance of an order constituting acceptance of these terms.
• Offeror Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt of offers, unless otherwise specified.
• Quotation Submission: Requires completion of the "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) with unit prices.
• Evaluation: The solicitation anticipates a Brand Name award. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced offer that is technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-approved source, and by exact part numbers listed on the requirements schedule.
• Responsibility Matters: Includes certifications regarding debarment, suspension, proposed debarment, civil judgments, criminal offenses, and delinquent Federal taxes.
• Security Prohibitions and Exclusions: Addresses restrictions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, and business operations in Sudan and Iran.
• Quality Assurance: Outlines requirements for immediate notification of any conditions that could cause non-conformity, including supply malfunctions, counterfeit parts, or defects. It also details requirements for contractor quality control manuals, changes impacting products, and record retention.
• Packaging, Marking, and Shipping: Provides specific instructions for packaging, labeling, and shipping of materials, including prohibited packaging materials and required information on packing slips.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Material inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by local USCG personnel.
• Certificates: Requires a Certificate of Conformance (COC) for all items, signed by an authorized official of the approved source, and documentation reflecting unbroken history of ownership.
• Deliveries and Invoicing: Specifies F.O.B. Destination for deliveries and provides instructions for invoice submission and payment.
• Options: Includes FAR 52.217-5 regarding the evaluation of options and FAR 52.217-6 for increased quantities.
• DEI Discrimination: Prohibits racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities.
• Sustainable Products and Services: Requires compliance with various statutory mandates and directives for purchasing sustainable products and services.

This document is critical for understanding the contractual obligations, evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and compliance mandates for this solicitation. Bidders must carefully review all terms and conditions to ensure their proposals and subsequent contract performance will meet government requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the procurement of spare parts for MH-65 helicopters. It specifies the need for one "ROD, BALL BEARING" (NSN: 3110-14-327-2276, P/N: A0212CD20E2AS), with a quantity of 15 and an optional quantity of 15.

The justification indicates that these are highly specialized parts designed and manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters France. The document states that acquiring these parts from any source other than the OEM or an authorized distributor would compromise aircraft and crew safety. It also requires documented traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance. This information is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the sole-source nature of this procurement and the strict requirements for traceability and certification, likely limiting competition to authorized distributors or the OEM itself.