Overhaul Emergency Oxygen Cylinder for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J
Overview
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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 seeking quotations for the overhaul of Emergency Oxygen Cylinders (P/N: 5600-9C1A-X0K, NSN: 1660-01-257-7101) for HC-27J aircraft. While anticipated as a sole source award to Safran Aerosystems Services Americas, LLC, other responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. Quotations are due by March 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the inspection, repair, and/or overhaul of five (5) Emergency Oxygen Cylinders, with an option for up to fifteen (15) additional units. Services must adhere strictly to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), drawings, and Service Bulletins. The contractor must be FAA 145 certified (unless OEM or Production Approval Holder) and perform at least 50% of the work at their certified facility. Key tasks include:
- Complete teardown, inspection, cleaning, and replacement of consumables/degraded components.
- Addressing corrosion per OEM specifications.
- Providing a Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) within 5 days of inspection.
- Furnishing an FAA airworthiness release 8130-3 Certificate or EASA Form-1, or an authorized Certificate of Conformance (COC).
- Packaging and preservation must comply with CMM, ANSI/ESD S541, or MIL-STD-2073.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QW0000065
- Anticipated Award: Firm-fixed price purchase order, anticipated sole source to Safran Aerosystems Services Americas, LLC (CAGE Code: 55912).
- Set-Aside: Restricted (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition).
- Delivery: Ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC (for return of components).
Eligibility & Evaluation
This is a restricted solicitation, but all responsible sources with the required technical expertise, engineering data, and access to OEM parts (Avox Systems Inc, CAGE Code 53655) are encouraged to submit offers. Technical acceptability requires proof of current FAA certification, OEM status, or Air Force approval. Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest priced, technically acceptable criteria. Offers must remain firm for 60 calendar days.
Submission Requirements
Quotations should be emailed to Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QW0000065" in the subject line. Submissions must include the solicitation number, offeror's details, UEI, EFT indicator, responses to provisions/certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions. Only quotations with F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin shipping terms will be accepted.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Offerors must review attached documents, including the Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, and the Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.