Repair Valve, Low Limit TEM for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-27J

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for Solicitation 70Z03826QW0000071, which pertains to the acquisition of commercial items. It supersedes all other terms and conditions.

• Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror's name, address, telephone number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and EFT indicator.

• Offers must provide information necessary for evaluation based on the criteria in provision 52.212-2 or as otherwise described.

• Offerors must respond to provisions requiring completion of information, representations, and certifications (excluding those in SAM).

• A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions, including amendments, is required.

• For repair/overhaul of Coast Guard aircraft components, vendors must be FAA 145 certified and perform at least 50% of the work at their FAA-certified facility. Vendors not meeting this requirement will not be considered.

• Specific item required: Valve, Low Limit TEM, Part Number 3291542-2, NSN 1660-01-522-6902, Manufacturer CAGE Code 70210, Quantity 2 each.

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

• The period for acceptance of offers is 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless otherwise stated.

• Delivery is required 90 days after receipt of order (ARO), though early and partial deliveries are desired and accepted.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Late offers will generally not be considered unless received before award and acceptance would not unduly delay acquisition.

• The Government intends to award a contract without discussions, based on the offeror's best terms.

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

• Technical acceptability requires proof of current FAA certification, OEM, or Air Force approval to provide the services specified.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and lowest price.

• Pricing must be fair and reasonable.

• The solicitation is anticipated to be awarded on a full and open competitive basis.

• Specific requirements for vendors repairing Coast Guard aircraft components are detailed.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, including those related to certifications, prohibitions (e.g., Sudan, Iran, covered telecommunications equipment), quality assurance, packaging, shipping, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and sustainable products.

• Offerors are cautioned that listed provisions may require completion and submission.

• Full text of referenced provisions can be accessed at http://acquisition.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To obtain services for the inspection, repair, and/or overhaul of specific components for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) by an 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 per the attached schedule.

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

• Specific requirements for levels of repair: Inspect/Repair as necessary, Overhaul, and handling of corrosion.

• Contractors must obtain necessary OEM documentation (drawings, CMMs, etc.).

• USCG modifications to components must be retained unless otherwise specified.

• Coating requirements must be strictly adhered to.

• Components must meet manufacturer's functional requirements.

• Overhaul zeros out the component's Time Since Overhaul (TSO).

• A Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) is required, detailing parts, labor, and costs.

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

• A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness release (e.g., 8130-3 Certificate or EASA Form-1) or Certificate of Conformance is required for tested, repaired, or overhauled components.

• Components must be tracked using a legible component tracking form, including part number, nomenclature, serial number, and specific rework performed.

• Turn-around-time is ninety (90) days after receipt of material (ARM), with earlier delivery desired if no extra charges apply.

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

• Contractors must be ISO 9000 compliant or have a quality system acceptable to the USCG.

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

• Packaging and preservation must comply with applicable standards (CMM, ANSI/ESD S541, MIL-STD-2073, ATA-300) to prevent damage, corrosion, and deterioration.

• Each package must contain only one component/assembly.

• Packages must be labeled with specific information including NSN, Part Number, Serial Number, Nomenclature, PO Number, and CAGE CODE.

• Traceability documentation must be included if required.

• The contractor will perform all inspections and checks to conform to the latest drawings, specifications, CMMs, and contract requirements.

• USCG reserves the right to invoke DCMA requirements.