PROCUREMENT OF TERMINAL CLAMP FOR USE ON MH-65
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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 US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of Terminal Clamps (Part Number: BL4708-1) for use on MH-65 aircraft. This is an Unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000103) seeking a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotations are due by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of 10 CLAMP, TERMINAL (NSN: 4030-00-943-8729, Part Number: BL4708-1). All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items with clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Breeze-Eastern LLC (CAGE Code 08484). Compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for safety and airworthiness is mandatory. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QB0000103
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination is requested, with a target delivery date of June 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete the "Requirements" Excel document with unit prices, including any quantity or prompt payment discounts. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil, with "Solicitation 70Z03826QB0000103" in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability requires providing new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with exact part numbers listed.
- Key Requirements: A Certificate of Conformance (COC), signed by an authorized official, and full, clear, documented, and auditable traceability to an OEM-approved source are mandatory. Offer prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days. Offerors must also comply with responsibility certifications (e.g., debarment, tax liabilities) and security prohibitions (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment). Quality assurance provisions require immediate notification of any non-conformity events and a detailed contractor quality control manual.
- Packaging & Shipping: Specific instructions for packaging, marking, and shipping to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center apply.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
- Quotations Due: April 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM EDT
- Requested Delivery Date: June 30, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Alex-Marie Midgett (Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil, 571-610-7299)