MH-65 Frame
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000101) for the procurement of MH-65 Helicopter FRAME units. This is a restricted, sole-source requirement anticipating a firm-fixed price purchase order award to Airbus Helicopters, Inc. due to the specialized nature and critical safety requirements of the parts. Quotations are due by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks four (4) FRAME units (National Stock Number: 1560-01-HR2-3029, Part Number: 366A21-1103-0306) for MH-65 helicopters. All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters (CAGE Code: F0210), and approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. No substitute or alternate parts will be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Restricted / Sole Source (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition provided)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
- Requested Delivery: May 29, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing, as this is a sole-source acquisition. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items directly from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with exact part numbers listed. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and demonstrate full traceability. Quality assurance provisions apply, requiring notification of any defects or non-airworthy conditions. Packaging, marking, and shipping instructions are specific, with F.O.B. Destination preferred.
Submission Instructions
Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000101 must be included in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must complete the "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) with unit prices and agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.