Repair Inertial EMB. GPS for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for Solicitation 70Z03826QL0000086. It details the provisions and clauses applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation, superseding all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of an order signifies acceptance of these terms.

• Submission of Offers: Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted by the specified deadline. Minimum required information includes the solicitation number, offeror's details (name, address, UEI), information for evaluation, responses to required provisions/certifications, and a statement of agreement with solicitation terms.

• Period for Acceptance: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date, unless otherwise specified.

• Late Submissions: Late offers, modifications, or revisions will generally not be considered unless received before award and accepted by the Contracting Officer. Late modifications that favor the Government may be accepted.

• Emergency Extensions: In case of emergencies, the offer receipt deadline may be extended to the next business day.

• Withdrawal of Offers: Offers may be withdrawn by written notice before award.

• Contract Award: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value. Discussions are not anticipated but may be held if necessary. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

• Debriefings: Information regarding post-award debriefings for requesting offerors is outlined.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and lowest price. Technical acceptability requires proof of FAA certification, OEM, or Air Force approval for services, and repair must follow OEM CMM and SOW.

• Specific Item: The document lists a specific item: Inertial EMB. GPS, Part Number 34209700-5N7A, National Stock Number 1680-01-HS1-9523, Manufacturer CAGE Code 0BFA5, Quantity 5 each.

• Delivery: Delivery is required within ninety (90) days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Elizabeth City, NC. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Technical Acceptability: Requires proof of FAA certification, OEM, or Air Force approval for services, and repair must follow OEM CMM and SOW.

• Pricing: Quotations will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Vendor Restrictions: Vendors, except the OEM or a Production Approval Holder (PAH), repairing/overhauling/modifying Coast Guard aircraft components must be FAA 145 certified and perform at least 50% of the work at their FAA-certified facility. Awards may be made directly to service vendors deemed fully capable by the Government.

• Sole Source Anticipation: It is anticipated that a purchase order may be awarded on a sole source basis to Honeywell International Inc., however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation.

• Numerous FAR and HSAR clauses are incorporated by reference, covering topics such as certifications, representations, security, sustainable products, payment procedures, and prohibitions related to foreign entities and specific technologies.

• Specific clauses related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and prohibitions on certain foreign entities (e.g., China, Iran, Sudan) are detailed.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This SOW outlines the requirements for obtaining inspection, repair, and/or overhaul services for specific aircraft components from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM Authorized Repair Center, or a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified 145 Repair Center.

• Services include inspection, repair, and overhaul of components, specifically the Inertial EMB. GPS (NSN 1680-01-HS1-9523, Part Number 34209700-5N7A).

• Contractors must adhere to OEM specifications, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), drawings, Service Bulletins, and Overhaul and Repair Instructions (ORI).

• Contractors are responsible for obtaining proprietary OEM documentation.

• USCG modifications to original configurations must be retained unless otherwise specified.

• Coating requirements must be strictly followed.

• "Inspect/Repair as necessary" involves failure analysis, defective part replacement, and testing to meet functional requirements.

• "Overhaul" involves complete teardown, inspection, cleaning, replacement of consumables and degraded components, resetting Time Since Overhaul (TSO).

• Corrosion found during inspection requires thorough disassembly and repair/replacement as necessary, adhering to OEM specifications. Corrosion on flight-critical components is not permitted and requires OEM evaluation.

• Contractors may request a Beyond Economical Repair (BER) determination for components requiring extensive repair outside normal procedures.

• Contractors must provide a Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) detailing parts required for repair/replacement, labor hours, labor rates, and other charges.

• Components must be cleaned to be free of hazardous dust (e.g., hexavalent chromium, cadmium, lead) prior to return.

• A 90-day turn-around-time (TAT) is required after receipt of material (ARM), with earlier delivery being desirable if no extra cost is incurred.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implies services are performed by the contractor and components are returned to the Aviation Logistic Center (ALC) or specific Air Stations.

• Contractors must possess a quality system acceptable to the USCG and be ISO 9000 compliant.

• All parts must be airworthy and suitable for installation on USCG aircraft.

• An FAA airworthiness release (Form 8130-3) or EASA Form-1 is required for each component tested, repaired, or overhauled. A Certificate of Conformance may be submitted if authorized.

• Contractors must track components using a legible tracking form, including part number, nomenclature, serial number, and rework details. A copy of this form must be included with the shipment.

• Packaging must comply with CMM, ANSI/ESD S541, MIL-STD-2073, and ATA Specification 300 as applicable. Specific labeling requirements are detailed.

• Internal packaging must prevent damage and corrosion for at least one year of warehouse storage. Multi-packing is prohibited.

• Final inspection and acceptance will be performed by ALC Quality Assurance personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas. For this determination, the area is Florida Counties of Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Outlines general benefits such as Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and paid sick leave provisions.
• Details vacation and holiday policies.
• Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified Florida counties. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by establishing mandatory wage and benefit rates for covered employees. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102 (a). It outlines the procurement of services to repair 5 Inertial EMB.GPS units (part number 34209700-5N7A, NSN: 1680-01-HS1-9523) for the HC-144 aircraft, requiring repair in accordance with OEM Specifications.

• Repair of 5 Inertial EMB.GPS units.

• Repair must adhere to OEM Specifications.

• Required for the HC-144 aircraft.

• Not explicitly stated, but falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Not applicable as this is a justification for a sole source procurement.

• This procurement is justified as "Only One Source Reasonably Available" and "Brand Name" due to the unique nature of the parts and the OEM's ownership of repair rights and technical data.

• The suggested source is HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. (CAGE CODE: 0BFA5).

• Market research indicates that Honeywell is the OEM and owns the rights to the technical data required for repair, making them the only viable source or an OEM-approved repair facility.

• The government has determined it is uneconomical to purchase the rights to repair the items from other than the OEM.

• Fair and Reasonable Price Determination Methods include Market Research, Comparison of Proposed Price with Previous Purchases, Current Price List, Comparison with Similar Items, Comparison to IGCE, Contracting Officer's Personal Knowledge, or Other (Explain).