Various Spare Parts for the MH65E Helicopter
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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) is soliciting proposals for Various Spare Parts for the MH65E Helicopter under an unrestricted requirement. This opportunity seeks to establish multiple Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contracts for a total period of five years. Offers are due by June 11, 2026, at 3:15 pm EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the provision of various new, approved spare parts for the MH65E Helicopter. All parts must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure airworthiness and safety. Key requirements include:
- New Parts Only: Only new, approved parts will be accepted; no substitute parts will be considered.
- Certifications & Traceability: Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) per FAR clause 52.246-15, manufacturer's COC, and traceability to the manufacturer or authorized distributor. If not the OEM or authorized distributor, traceability must show a clear, documented, and auditable paper trail with a maximum of two exchanges prior to USCG delivery.
- Alternate Parts: Alternate parts may be authorized if they are approved under the NATO catalog system, satisfy all form, fit, and function requirements, conform to the MH-65E aircraft's approved configuration, and are approved by SRR Engineering prior to award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for multiple Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contracts (Firm-Fixed Price).
- Duration: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods, not to exceed five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard.
- Offers Due: June 11, 2026, at 3:15 pm EDT.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. The evaluation will consider:
- Technical Acceptability: Ability to provide new manufactured commercial items approved by the OEM or an OEM-authorized distributor, including CoC and OEM traceability.
- Past Performance: Assessment of relevant performance, quality, delivery schedules, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness, considering contract periods and escalation rates.
The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards covering different subsets of CLINs, or no award. Multiple awards will consider an assumed administrative cost of $500 per contract.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Questions and offers should be submitted via email to Livia.M.Pippen@uscg.mil, referencing solicitation 70Z03826RB0000009 in the subject line.