Aircraft Maintenance Services
ID: 70Z03825IB0000004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a5a077af77d4f1bbabdc6921254b41f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking qualified 8(a) small businesses to provide comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Services for its fleet of MH-65 aircraft. The procurement aims to identify sources capable of delivering personnel, management, and administrative services in accordance with the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW), which includes tasks such as disassembly, maintenance, repair, inspection, and reassembly of aircraft. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the USCG's aircraft fleet, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards throughout the maintenance process. Interested contractors should submit their responses by the specified deadlines, with the estimated solicitation release date set for August 12, 2025, and the anticipated award date on April 1, 2026. For further inquiries, potential respondents may contact Destiny Ornelas at destiny.a.ornelas2@uscg.mil or Terrie L. Pickard at Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Destiny Ornelas
    destiny.a.ornelas2@uscg.mil
    Terrie L. Pickard
    Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil
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    Draft SOW.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive maintenance services for its fleet of MH-65 aircraft. This contract entails the complete disassembly, maintenance, repair, inspection, and reassembly of aircraft, performed by skilled personnel across several roles, including Aircraft Mechanics specializing in sheet metal, composites, general mechanics, and electrical/avionics systems. Contractors must provide personnel with specific qualifications, such as relevant experience and certifications, ensuring compliance with governmental safety and operational standards. The scope of work includes planned depot maintenance, with responsibilities divided into distinct phases such as disassembly, back-shop assessments, assembly, and final inspections. The contract emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high standard of quality assurance throughout the maintenance process and requires contractors to follow strict protocols regarding personnel conduct, security measures, and record-keeping. The period of performance is outlined as one base year with four optional extension years, with work primarily conducted at the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC. Key contractor requirements also include adherence to security protocols, compliance with local regulations, and the management of contractor personnel who must maintain professional standards while interacting with USCG staff. This initiative reflects the USCG's commitment to maintaining the operational readiness of its aircraft fleet through rigorous maintenance practices.
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