Procurement of Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The requirement is for new, airworthy parts with strict traceability and certification. Quotations are due May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure various spare parts for the MH-65E Aircraft. Key requirements include:
- New Manufactured Commercial Items: All parts must be new and approved.
- Certification & Traceability: Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15 and traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Traceability must have only two exchanges prior to USCG delivery.
- OEM Approval: Parts must be approved by an OEM or authorized distributor and meet OEM specifications for form, fit, and function.
- Alternate Parts: Authorized if approved under the NATO catalog system and satisfy all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts for the MH-65 aircraft. Alternate parts require prior approval by SRR Engineering.
- No Substitute Parts: Only new parts will be accepted; substitute parts will not be considered.
- Multiple OEMs: The solicitation involves multiple OEMs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Indefinite Delivery - Requirements type contract(s) with firm fixed pricing.
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period and up to four (4) one-year option periods, not exceeding five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 Employees.
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Department/Agency: Department of Homeland Security / US Coast Guard / Aviation Logistics Center (ALC).
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process based on three factors:
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on the ability to provide new, OEM-approved commercial items meeting specifications. Ratings are "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." Quotes for base period only will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Past Performance: Assessed based on relevant performance, including quality, delivery, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction. Ratings include "Acceptable," "Unacceptable," and "Neutral."
- Price: Proposals must include Attachment 1 (Schedule) with completed unit prices. Prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Unbalanced option period prices may lead to rejection.
The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards covering different subsets of CLINs, or no award. Individual awards will be based on the lowest cost to the Government, including an assumed $500 administrative cost per contract.
Submission & Contact
Quotations and questions must be submitted via email to Charles.B.Colson2@uscg.mil. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. Indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000013 in the subject line. Note: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency.