This government solicitation, 70Z03826QW0000012, outlines the terms and conditions for the acquisition of commercial items, specifically four Cargo Door Hinges, for the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC. Key requirements include submission of offers with specific information (solicitation number, Offeror details, UEI, evaluation factors, certifications, and agreement statement), a 60-day acceptance period for offers, and strict guidelines for late submissions. Award will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability evaluated on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and adhere to specified packaging and shipping instructions. Delivery is required within 45 days ARO, with early/partial deliveries accepted. The solicitation also details prohibitions and certifications regarding covered telecommunications equipment, FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems, and business operations in Sudan and Iran, requiring contractors to conduct reasonable inquiries and report any non-compliance. Invoicing instructions specify email submission to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil and adherence to “FAST PAY” procedures where applicable.

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the sole-source procurement of Service Bulletin Kits for Cargo Door Hinges (P/N: RMA2229R02M23406A01, NSN: 1680-01-HS3-7793, Qty: 4ea) for HC-27J aircraft. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) due to only one responsible source (Leonardo Spa, Cage Code: A0170), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). These parts are unique to the aircraft, and Leonardo Spa owns all technical data, specifications, and drawings. The government does not own these rights, and it's uneconomical to purchase them. Market research, including past procurement history and the Inventory Locator Service (ILS®), confirmed Leonardo Spa as the only source capable of meeting the requirements, including legal possession of service data, true capability, and required Turn-Around-Time. Efforts to promote future competition are limited as purchasing OEM rights is not economically feasible, but the USCG continues to seek alternative sources through various industry channels.