Spreader bar for use on MH-65
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 US Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center is soliciting quotations for a Spreader Bar (Part 6P-0128-4) for use on MH-65 helicopters. This is an unrestricted requirement, evaluated using a Tradeoff Method, with non-price factors being more important than price. Quotes are due by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks newly manufactured commercial items, specifically the Spreader Bar (NSN: 1730-01-HS2-7577, Part Number: 6P-0128-4). Key requirements include:
- Traceability: Clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Oregon Aero, Inc. (CAGE Code 0WY76).
- Certification: Provision of a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines (Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21).
- Quantity: An initial quantity of 10 units, with an option for the Government to increase by up to 10 additional units (total maximum 20) within one year of award.
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, requested by May 15, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Quotes Due: April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 21, 2026 (Amendment 2)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Tradeoff Method, considering the following factors in descending order of importance:
- Technical Acceptability: Sound, compliant approach.
- Past Performance: Demonstrated record of relevant performance (quality, delivery, compliance, customer satisfaction).
- Delivery: Ability to meet requested delivery requirements.
- Price: Evaluated based on pricing in the "Requirements" spreadsheet.
Non-price factors combined are more important than price.
Submission Details
Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. The subject line must include "Solicitation 70Z03826QB0000080". Phone call quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must complete the "Requirements" document (Attachment 1) with unit prices and hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.