MH-65 RIGHT ENGINE COWLING

Terms and Conditions

This document outlines the standard terms and conditions applicable to orders placed under solicitation 70Z03826QB0000057. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses, including deviations.

• Instructions to Offerors (52.212-1): Offers must hold prices firm for 120 calendar days. Quotations must include the "Requirement" document (Attachment 1) with the unit price column completed.

• Evaluation (52.212-2): This clause is not applicable due to the sole source nature of the acquisition. Award will be based on the determination of fair and reasonable pricing. The solicitation may be amended if responsive offers are received from responsible sources authorized by the OEM.

• Responsibility Matters (52.209-5, 52.209-7): Requires certifications regarding debarment, suspension, convictions, delinquent taxes, and contract terminations. Offerors must also provide information on active Federal contracts and grants exceeding $10,000,000 and any relevant proceedings within the last five years.

• Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (52.240-90, 52.240-91): Addresses prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, certain foreign entities (e.g., China), and specific software/hardware (e.g., Kaspersky Lab). It also includes provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and transactions with sanctioned countries (Sudan, Iran).

• Quality Assurance (Addendum to 52.212-4): Applicable to orders for products that will touch USCG aircraft. Requires immediate notification of any conditions that could cause non-conformity, and the contractor's quality control manual must address risk management, testing, and counterfeit parts.

• Packaging, Marking, and Shipping: Specific instructions are provided for packaging materials, labeling containers, and shipping to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Performed at destination by local USCG personnel, focusing on count and condition. Certificates of Conformance (COC) are required for all items.

• Option for Increased Quantity (52.217-6): Allows for an increase in the quantity of supplies for Line Item 1, up to a maximum of seven (7) units, by December 31, 2026.

• Sustainable Products and Services (52.223-23): Requires compliance with statutory purchasing programs for sustainable products and services.

• Many clauses are incorporated by reference and may require offerors to access full text via provided links.

• Deviations are noted for several FAR clauses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center for engine cowlings.

• Item 1: COWLING,ENGINE RIGH (NSN: 1560-01-HS1-6810, Part Number: 365A58-1740-0202)

• Quantity: 2

• Unit of Issue: EA (Each)

• Manufacturer CAGE Code: F0210

• Requested Date of Delivery: 2027-06-30

• Option for Increased Quantity: FAR 52.217-6 applies if an optional quantity is stated.

• F.O.B. Point: Destination is requested. Offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified with estimated shipping costs.

• Bidders must indicate agreement to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity clause.

• Options include agreeing as written, not agreeing, or agreeing with modifications.

• If F.O.B. Origin is specified, estimated shipping costs are required.

Not specified in this document.

• Contact POC: Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil
• The document is an Excel spreadsheet containing the RFQ details.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of specific spare parts for MH-65 helicopters through other than full and open competition. The parts are identified as "COWLING" and "ENGINE, RIGHT."

• Procurement of two (2) "COWLING" parts and five (5) "ENGINE, RIGHT" parts.

• These are spare parts for MH-65 helicopters.

• The justification is based on the "ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE" authority, specifically citing FAR 5.201(c)(3), FAR 11.204, and FAR 12.102(a).

• The rationale states that the parts are highly specialized, designed and manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters France (F0210). Technical data for acquisition by other than the OEM is not available.

• Procuring parts from other than the OEM or an authorized distributor is stated to compromise aircraft and crew safety.

• The solicitation and purchase order will require documented traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance.

• Not applicable to this document; it serves as a justification for a specific procurement method.

• This justification supports a sole-source procurement from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (UEI: LAD2HL1R71Z3).

• The document indicates that market research was conducted to support the justification type.

• Fair and reasonable price determination methods are listed, with "MARKET RESEARCH" being checked.