Purchase Control Stick for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft
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 purchase of one Control Stick (P/N 35-46110-0013, NSN 1680-01-HS2-6414) for its HC-144 aircraft inventory. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), with an anticipated firm-fixed price purchase order. While a sole source award to Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. is expected due to proprietary data, all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. Quotations are due by February 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Control Stick, National Stock Number (NSN) 1680-01-HS2-6414, Part Number (P/N) 35-46110-0013 (Manufacturer CAGE Code: 0DAF1). This item is intended for placement in the ALC Ready-For-Issue Inventory for future requirements and installation on a USCG Aircraft.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Small Business Size Standard: $40 million)
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: This is a restricted requirement with an anticipated sole source award to Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. due to proprietary rights. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Place of Performance: Delivery to Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
- Delivery: Within ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.
- Shipping Terms: F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin only. Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 are not accepted.
Key Requirements & Submission
- Traceability: All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Defence and Space SAU (CAGE Code 0117B), and provide documentation showing the offeror is an Airbus authorized distributor.
- Certificate of Conformance (COC): Required IAW FAR clause 52.246-15.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt of offers date.
- Submission: Email quotations to Denise.D.Davis@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QL0000077 must be indicated in the subject line.
- Deadline: February 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. The justification for other than full and open competition cites that the OEM owns proprietary rights to the technical data, making the parts procurable only from the OEM or its approved distributors.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Offerors should carefully review the attached Terms and Conditions and the Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for complete details, including applicable FAR/HSAR clauses and instructions.