PROCUREMENT OF SPREADER BAR FOR USE ON MH-65
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) for the procurement of Spreader Bars (Part No. 6P-0128-4) for use on MH-65 aircraft. This is a sole-source acquisition targeting Oregon Aero, Inc. due to specialized requirements and the need for OEM traceability. Quotes are due May 12, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to acquire 10 Spreader Bars (NSN: 1730-01-HS2-7577), with an option for the Government to purchase an additional 10 units, bringing the potential total to 20. Key requirements include:
- Only new, airworthy commercial or standard military specification parts will be accepted.
- No substitute or alternate parts will be considered.
- All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Oregon Aero, Inc. (CAGE Code: 0WY76), and be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance (COC).
- Compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines is mandatory to ensure flight safety.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: This is a restricted requirement justified as a sole-source acquisition to Oregon Aero, Inc., based on the "Only One Source Is Available" rationale.
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Option Clause: FAR 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity, allows the Government to unilaterally increase the quantity by up to 10 units within one year of award.
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, requested by May 15, 2026, to USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Technical acceptability requires the offeror to provide new manufactured commercial items directly from the OEM (Oregon Aero, Inc.) or an OEM-approved source, listing exact part numbers. The acquisition is justified as sole-source due to the highly specialized nature of the parts and the unavailability of technical data from other sources.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil.
- The subject line of the email must include "Solicitation 70Z03826QB0000104".
- Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
- Closing Date for Offers: May 12, 2026, at 9:00 am EDT.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Offerors must comply with various FAR and HSAR clauses, including those related to quality assurance, packaging, marking, shipping, invoicing, and sustainable products.