Panel Assy
ID: 70Z03825QJ0000017Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking quotations for the procurement of two Panel Assemblies (Panel Assy) essential for the MH-60T helicopter, with the potential for additional units under specified conditions. This procurement is a sole source requirement, as the items are exclusively manufactured by Meggit, Inc. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, necessitating traceability to these original equipment manufacturers to ensure compliance with operational standards. Interested vendors must submit their offers by October 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the anticipated award date set for October 22, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Kristen Allen at Kristen.L.Allen2@uscg.mil or Adam Finnell at Adam.A.Finnell@uscg.mil.

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    The document serves as a federal solicitation for commercial products and services, outlining the terms and conditions applicable to submissions. It emphasizes adherence to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and HSAR (Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation) clauses, emphasizing submissions from responsible offerors. The evaluation process prioritizes technical acceptability, delivery schedules, and pricing, with technical criteria taking precedence over cost considerations. Notably, submissions must include traceability to original equipment manufacturers and certifications attesting to product quality. Delivery requirements are strict, with specified timeframes for performance to ensure government needs are met. The document also addresses compliance requirements for various socio-economic categories of small businesses, certifications regarding non-use of child labor, and adherence to cybersecurity measures. Regulatory obligations include the representation of the place of manufacture and certifications relating to tax liabilities and debarment status. Overall, this file reflects a structured approach to procurement, focusing on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and the inclusion of disadvantaged business categories within the federal contracting process.
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for a specialized item related to the MH-60T helicopter on a sole source basis, citing limited competition justification under 41 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b). The item in question is a PANEL ASSY with a National Stock Number 1560-01-HS1-6165, manufactured exclusively by Meggit, Inc. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, who hold proprietary rights to the necessary technical data and specifications. The document underscores the critical operational requirements that the item must meet and explains that no viable alternatives exist due to the unique production methods and proprietary nature of the technical specifications. While extensive market research was conducted to seek potential suppliers, the complexity of the item and absence of adequate technical descriptions hindered competition. The summary concludes with an acknowledgment of the barriers to competition and the challenges posed by the proprietary data, emphasizing the USCG's position on the need for this acquisition under specialized parameters.
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