Repair of Cabin Air Controller for C-130J 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) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), number 70Z03826QH0000063, for the repair of Cabin Air Controllers for C-130J Aircraft. This is an unrestricted requirement seeking a firm-fixed price purchase order to maintain a "Ready for Issue" (RFI) inventory of critical HC-130J components. Quotes are due May 21, 2026, at 12:00 pm EDT.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the repair of "Controller, Cabin Air" (NSN: 1660-01-527-5193, P/N: 2118932-5) to an airworthy condition, compliant with applicable technical directives. The initial requirement is for four (4) units, with an option for the Government to increase the quantity by up to two (2) additional units, for a maximum of six (6) total, within one year of award. Repaired items must be delivered within ninety (90) days of receipt.
Contractors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM Certified Repair Facility, or an OEM Certified Distributor. Key requirements include maintaining a Quality Assurance System, ensuring parts are free of hazardous dust, providing Airworthiness Certification (e.g., FAA 8130), a Certificate of Conformance (COC), and managing records within the Asset Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QH0000063
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 488190 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: $40.0M
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facilities or USCG-approved location.
- Applicable Wage Determinations: Bidders should review the provided Wage Determinations for Arizona, Florida, and Wisconsin, and ensure compliance with any applicable Service Contract Act requirements based on their place of performance.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made on a competitive basis using a Tradeoff Method. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following factors in descending order of importance:
- Technical Acceptability: Demonstrated ability to meet all requirements in the Requirements spreadsheet and Statement of Work.
- Delivery: Ability to meet or exceed the requested ninety (90) day delivery timeframe.
- Price: Fairness and reasonableness, provided as requested in the "Requirements" spreadsheet, including any quantity or prompt payment discounts.
A Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document is attached, noting the component's uniqueness to Honeywell (OEM) and the OEM's exclusive control over technical data. While this is a competitive RFQ, this document highlights the specialized nature of the required repair services.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Offerors must submit quotes and any questions via email to jeremy.a.wood@uscg.mil. The solicitation number 70Z03826QH0000063 must be included in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted. Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, at 12:00 pm EDT.