Procurement of STANDOFF ASSEMBLY for use on MH-65
Overview
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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 Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of STANDOFF ASSEMBLY for use on MH-65 aircraft. This is an unrestricted requirement, seeking newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Cobham Exeter, Inc. (CAGE Code 60188). A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. Quotations are due by June 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000148) is for 36 units of STANDOFF ASSY (Part Number: 665-106, NSN: 1615-01-HS2-0137). All parts must have clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the OEM. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of aircrew, utilizing airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts. Newly manufactured commercial items require a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Requested Delivery: F.O.B. Destination by January 11, 2027
- Quotation Due: June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 18, 2026
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability is rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with exact part numbers listed. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Required Submission:
- The "Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000148" Excel sheet with completed unit prices.
- Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000148 must be indicated in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
Key Terms and Conditions
Offerors must review the "Terms and Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000148" document, which includes applicable FAR and HSAR clauses, quality assurance requirements (including a quality control manual and counterfeit parts prevention), packaging, marking, shipping instructions, and invoicing procedures. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by local USCG personnel, requiring a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and full traceability.