Procurement of Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft
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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), through its Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), is seeking proposals for the Procurement of Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000013) for a five-year Indefinite Delivery - Requirements contract. Quotes are due May 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of new, airworthy spare parts for the MH-65E Aircraft. All parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and meet commercial or military specifications. Key requirements include:
- Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.
- Traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), with a maximum of two exchanges prior to USCG delivery.
- Only new parts will be accepted; no substitute parts.
- Alternate parts may be authorized if approved under the NATO catalog system and by SRR Engineering, provided they meet form, fit, and function requirements.
- The solicitation includes an Excel spreadsheet, "Attachment 1 – Requirements," detailing specific parts (e.g., screws, bolts, washers, O-rings, clamps) and estimated quantities for the base and four option years.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery - Requirements Contract (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336413, 1,250 Employees)
- Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period and up to four (4) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) years.
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QB0000013
- FAR: Prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.202, with provisions in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) as of November 28, 2025.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, considering three factors:
- Technical Acceptability: Offerors must provide new manufactured commercial items from an OEM or authorized distributor, meeting OEM specifications. Quotes must include the base period and all four option periods to be technically acceptable.
- Past Performance: Assessment of relevant performance, including quality, delivery, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness, based on unit prices submitted on "Attachment 1 – Requirements." Unbalanced option period prices may lead to rejection.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
- Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Charles.B.Colson2@uscg.mil.
- The subject line of the email must include "Solicitation 70Z03826QB0000013."
- Offers must remain firm for 120 calendar days.
- Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
- No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
- Closing Date: May 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
- Primary Contact: Charles B. Colson, charles.b.colson2@uscg.mil, 571-607-5382.