Purchase Fairing Assy RH; & Fairing Assy LH for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC144
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 (USCG), through the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of Fairing Assy RH and Fairing Assy LH for its HC144 aircraft. This is an anticipated sole-source award to Airbus DS Military Aircraft (Cage Code OADF1) due to proprietary rights, but all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing). Quotations are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of two specific items:
- Line Item 1: Fairing Assy RH (NSN: 1560-01-HS3-7876, P/N: 35-15050-0005C03), Quantity 01.
- Line Item 2: Fairing Assy LH (NSN: 1560-01-HS3-7877, P/N: 35-15050-0005B03), Quantity 01.
All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE (Cage Code 0117B), and suppliers must provide documentation proving authorized distributor status. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees.
- Anticipated Awardee: Airbus DS Military Aircraft (Sole Source Justification).
- Response Date: February 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 5, 2026.
- Delivery: Required 250 days after receipt of order (ARO). Early and/or partial deliveries are desired.
- Shipping Terms: F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin only. Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 (DAP, FCA) will not be accepted.
Evaluation
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. Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Quotations are preferred via email to Debra.w.heath@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QL0000018" in the subject line. Offerors must review the attached "Terms and Conditions" and "Redacted J & A" documents for complete requirements, applicable FAR/HSAR clauses, and instructions.