MH-65E VARIOUS SPARE PARTS
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting proposals for various spare parts for MH-65E aircraft under a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP) 70Z03826RB0000008. This is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside for CLINs 0001-0088 and Full and Open Competition for CLINs 0089-0134. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Proposals are due June 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish new, FAA-approved, airworthy commercial or standard military specification spare parts for the MH-65E aircraft. This includes a wide range of hardware components such as O-rings, screws, nuts, and washers, as detailed in Attachment 1. Parts must be newly manufactured and require a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15, along with full traceability to the OEM (FAA 8130 or EASA certification preferred). Non-OEM or non-authorized distributors must provide a clear, documented, and auditable paper trail tracing each step from the OEM or authorized distributor, with only two exchanges prior to USCG delivery. Alternate parts are authorized if they are NATO catalog system approved, meet form, fit, and function requirements, and are approved by SRR Engineering. NO SUBSTITUTE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery - Requirements type contract(s) with Firm Fixed Pricing.
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period and up to four (4) one-year option periods, not exceeding five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside for CLINs 0001-0088 (NAICS 336413, 1,250 employees). Full and Open Competition for CLINs 0089-0134.
- Multiple Awards: The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards covering different subsets of CLINs, or no award.
- Proposal Due: June 18, 2026, 12:00 pm EST.
- Published: May 18, 2026.
Evaluation Factors (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA)
- Factor 1: Technical Acceptability: Requires new manufactured commercial items approved by an OEM or authorized distributor, with a CoC and traceability. Alternate parts must be NATO approved and meet form, fit, and function, with SRR Engineering approval.
- Factor 2: Past Performance: Evaluated based on the offeror's record of relevant performance, including quality, delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Factor 3: Price: Offerors must complete Attachment 1 (Schedule of Supplies) with unit prices. FOB Destination is preferred.
Submission Requirements
Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Destiny.A.Ornelas@uscg.mil. The subject line must include "Solicitation 70Z03826RB0000008". Phone call quotes will not be accepted. A quality control manual is required, and offerors must adhere to specific packaging, marking, shipping, and inspection instructions, including providing CoCs and full traceability.