Repair Water Collectors for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144

Statement of Work (SOW)

To obtain services for the inspection, repair, and/or overhaul of specific components for the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Services must be performed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM Authorized Repair Center, or a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified 145 Repair Center.

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

• The contractor is responsible for obtaining required OEM documentation.

• Modifications to original configurations provided by the USCG must be retained unless otherwise specified.

• Coating requirements must be strictly adhered to.

• Repair levels include 'Inspect/Repair as necessary' and 'Overhaul'.

• Corrosion found during inspection requires thorough disassembly and repair/replacement according to OEM specifications. Corrosion on Flight Critical components is not permitted and requires OEM evaluation.

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

• The contractor must inspect for missing parts within fifteen days of receipt and notify the KO.

• A Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) is required for all parts needing repair or replacement, detailing part numbers, unit prices, labor hours, and other charges.

• Components must be cleaned to remove hazardous dust prior to return.

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

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

• The contractor must maintain a legible component tracking form for each tracked component, including part number, nomenclature, serial number, and rework details.

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

• Packaging must prevent damage, corrosion, and must not include prohibited materials (popcorn, shredded paper, styrofoam, peanut packaging).

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

• Required turn-around-time is ninety (90) days after receipt of material (ARM), with earlier delivery being desired if no extra charges are incurred.

• Contractor must have an ISO 9000 compliant or acceptable quality system.

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

• Packaging must include specific labeling (NSN, Part Number, Serial Number, etc.).

• A Significant Component History Report (SCHR) and Component Repair Record (CRR) must be maintained and accompany the component.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for Solicitation 70Z03826QL0000102, which pertains to the acquisition of commercial items. It specifies that the government anticipates awarding a purchase order on a sole source basis to Aerokool Aviation Corporation, but all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement or quotation.

• The primary item specified is a "Water Collector" with Part Number 776903-3, National Stock Number 2915-01-308-6455, requiring 3 each.

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

• Offerors must be FAA 145 certified and perform at least 50% of the work at their FAA-certified facility for repair or overhaul of Coast Guard aircraft components.

• Vendors must meet specific capability requirements as determined by Coast Guard Engineers or Equipment Specialists.

• The contract type is anticipated to be a purchase order.

• The period for acceptance of offers is 60 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

• Delivery is required within ninety (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.

• Minimum submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror information (name, address, UEI, EFT indicator), information for evaluation, responses to required certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest priced, technically acceptable offer representing the best value to the Government.

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

• While a sole source award to Aerokool Aviation Corporation is anticipated, all responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Various small business set-aside provisions are listed as incorporated by reference, but their applicability is not detailed in this excerpt.

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

• Specific clauses address sustainable products, contractor employee whistleblower rights, and fast payment procedures.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document outlines the justification for procuring commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) using other than full and open competition, in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

Initial procurement of 3 EA WATER COLLECTOR P/N 776903-3 (NSN 2915-01-308-6455) for HC-144 aircraft parts. These items will be placed in the ALC Ready-For-Issue Inventory for future requirements and installation on a USCG Aircraft.

• Only One Source Is Available.
• Brand Name: Items are peculiar to one manufacturer, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet the agency's needs.

AEROKOOL AVIATION CORPORATION 1495 SE 10TH AVENUE HIALEAH, FL 33010 (UEI: 1A821)

The service is procurable from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved repair source, Aerokool Aviation. The OEM owns the proprietary rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to manufacture these parts. These parts are procurable only from the OEM or an OEM-approved distributor.

Market Research was conducted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in Florida County of Dade, Florida.

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions (EO 13706).
• Outlines vacation and holiday policies.
• Includes notes on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Explains the conformance process for unlisted occupations.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant. It directly impacts the pricing strategy and overall cost of proposals.