MH-65 Transmission Decks

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, identified as 70Z03826QB0000102. It solicits a quote for one "TRANSMISSION DECK" (Part Number 365A21-3365-0154, NSN 1560-01-HS3-4042), with a requested delivery date of May 29, 2026. The RFQ requires the vendor to provide their company name, CAGE Code, unit price, extended price, lead-time, and comments. It also specifies that the F.O.B. (Free On Board) point should be indicated as Destination or Origin, with F.O.B. Destination being the preferred delivery term. If F.O.B. Origin is specified, an estimated shipping cost is mandatory. The document includes fields for the part manufacturer CAGE Code and OEM CAGE Code.

This government file outlines the terms and conditions for a federal acquisition of commercial items, specifically spare parts, under solicitation 70Z03826QB0000102. Key provisions include a 60-day acceptance period for offers and an evaluation process focused on fair and reasonable pricing due to the sole-source nature of the acquisition. Technical acceptability is paramount, requiring new, OEM-manufactured items with exact part numbers. The document details comprehensive certifications regarding responsibility matters, delinquent tax liability, felony convictions, and prohibitions related to certain foreign-sourced technology and business operations (e.g., in Sudan, Iran, or involving specific telecommunications equipment). It also covers quality assurance for products affecting USCG aircraft, detailed packaging, marking, shipping, and invoicing instructions, along with requirements for Certificates of Conformance and traceability. The file emphasizes compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) deviations, including those on DEI discrimination and sustainable products and services.

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery (SRR) Product Line Division, is seeking to procure two Transmission Decks (Part Number 365A21-3365-0154) for its MH65E aircraft. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI), the only authorized North American distributor for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, France (AHF). The parts are critical for flight safety, supporting the main gear box, rotor head, and main rotor blades. Market research confirmed AHI as the sole authorized distributor, and no alternative manufacturers with FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for these specific flight-critical components were found. The USCG emphasizes that using OEM parts ensures airworthiness, structural integrity, and safety in accordance with federal regulations, as the USCG does not possess the proprietary technical data to foster competition or allow for reverse engineering.