Repair OVERSPEED VALVE, for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144

Statement of Work (SOW)

To obtain inspection, repair, and/or overhaul services for components from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM Authorized Repair Center, or a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified 145 Repair Center acceptable to the Coast Guard.

• Services include inspection, repair, and overhaul of components per an attached schedule.

• Contractors must comply with OEM specifications, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), drawings, Service Bulletins, and OEM technical specifications.

• ISO 9000 compliance or an equivalent quality system is required.

• Contractors must obtain required OEM documentation as it is not provided by the Coast Guard.

• Coating requirements must be strictly adhered to.

• Levels of repair include 'Inspect/Repair as necessary' and 'Overhaul'.

• Corrosion found during inspection requires thorough disassembly and may necessitate part replacement, adhering to OEM specifications. Corrosion on flight-critical components is not permitted.

• Contractors may request a Beyond Economical Repair (BER) determination from the Contracting Officer (KO).

• Contractors must notify the KO of any missing parts within fifteen calendar days of receipt.

• A Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) is required, detailing parts, labor, and other charges, to be provided to the KO within five calendar days of inspection.

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

• An FAA airworthiness release 8130-3 Certificate or EASA Form-1 must be provided with each repaired/overhauled component. A Certificate of Conformance may be used if authorized.

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

• Turn-around-time is ninety (90) days after receipt of material (ARM), with earlier delivery being desirable.

• Components must be tracked using a legible tracking form, with a copy placed inside the shipping container.

• Packaging and preservation must comply with CMM and relevant standards (e.g., ANSI/ESD S541, MIL-STD-2073, ATA-300).

• Internal packaging must prevent damage and corrosion for at least one year of warehouse storage.

• Shipping containers must not contain popcorn, shredded paper, styrofoam, or peanut packaging.

• Bar coding is authorized but not required.

• Contractor must perform all inspections and tests to ensure conformity to specifications.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implies ongoing service for USCG aircraft components.

• Compliance with OEM specifications, CMMs, drawings, Service Bulletins.

• ISO 9000 compliance or acceptable quality system.

• Provision of FAA Form 8130-3 or EASA Form-1.

• Adherence to hazardous material cleaning standards.

• Specific reporting requirements (TIR, missing parts notification).

• Packaging and shipping requirements.

• USCG tracks components via the Aviation Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS).

• Final inspection and acceptance by ALC quality assurance personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing services on federal contracts within specific geographic areas. This particular determination applies to Essex County, Massachusetts.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Health Occupations, Information Technology) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays. Specific rates and conditions for these benefits are outlined.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustment), outlining their applicability and requirements for federal contractors.
• Hazardous Pay: Specifies differential pay rates for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for contractors regarding the provision and maintenance of uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for establishing wage rates and benefits for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified region. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole-source procurement for one (1) OVERSPEED VALVE, part number 6044T78G03, NSN 2915-01-HS3-4224, for the HC-144 aircraft. The item is intended for placement in the ALC Ready-For-Issue Inventory for future requirements and installation on a USCG Aircraft.

• The procurement is restricted under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• The justification is based on the "Only One Source Is Available" clause, specifically citing that the parts are peculiar to one manufacturer and essential to the Government's requirements.

• Market research indicates that other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs.

• The service/parts are procurable from the original equipment manufacturer, General Electric (GE) (Cage Code 99207).

• Procedures and data are protected under the OEM's proprietary rights.

• The OEM owns the rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to manufacture the parts.

• These parts are procurable only from the OEM or an OEM-approved distributor.

• Market research was conducted.

• The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through methods including, but not limited to, market research and comparison of proposed prices with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

• This is an initial procurement.

• The document was last updated on 03/03/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for a solicitation (SOLICITATION 70Z03826QL0000129) for the procurement of commercial items, specifically "OVERSPEED VALVE" (NSN: 2915-01-HS3-4224, P/N: 6044T78G03).

• The core requirement is for one (1) "OVERSPEED VALVE".

• Repair/Overhaul of these parts must be accomplished in accordance with the latest revision of the OEM Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and Statement of Work (SOW).

• Offerors must provide proof of current FAA certification, or OEM, or Air Force approval to provide the specified services.

• 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 company's FAA-certified facility.

• Vendors must be deemed fully capable by division-level command-appointed Coast Guard Engineers or Equipment Specialists.

• The contract type is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Delivery is required 45-90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are desired.

• Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation, responses to required representations/certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• The Government intends to award without discussions; therefore, initial offers should contain best terms.

• This purchase order is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Vendors not meeting the capability requirements for repair/overhaul will not be considered.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, covering topics such as security prohibitions, sustainable products, fast payment procedures, and trade agreements. Offerors are cautioned to review these incorporated provisions.