Cylinder and Piston
ID: 70Z03825QJ0000077Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS (1620)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/672aea6832bb4f72a4b878c2cb9a4740/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of a Cylinder and Piston, part number 70250-32101-045, essential for the maintenance of the MH-60T aircraft. This procurement is directed towards Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as they are the only source capable of providing this specialized aviation component, which is critical for ensuring the operational reliability of the aircraft. The contract requires a total of 8 units to be delivered by March 15, 2025, with early shipments encouraged at no additional cost to the government. Interested parties may submit quotations to Paige Kressley at Paige.E.Kressley@uscg.mil and the MRR Procurement Mailbox at mrr-procurement@uscg.mil by 2:00 P.M. (EST) on December 17, 2024, for consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paige Kressley
    Paige.E.Kressley@uscg.mil
    MRR Procurement Mailbox
    mrr-procurement@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1- List of Items- 70Z03825QJ0000077.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center, seeking quotations for a specific aviation component. The main item listed is a Cylinder and Piston, with the part number 70250-32101-045, associated with the National Stock Number 1620-01-647-1382. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is identified as the vendor, along with their contact information. The solicitation specifies a quantity of 8 units, with a required delivery date of March 15, 2025. Notably, all quotes are to be considered F.O.B. (Free on Board) destination unless stated as F.O.B. origin with shipping costs included. The document emphasizes compliance and standard procurement procedures followed by federal agencies, reinforcing the commitment to obtain necessary aviation parts while specifying delivery terms and conditions.
    Attachment 2- Redacted J and A- 70Z03825QJ0000077.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard is justifying a sole-source procurement for specialized aviation components essential for the MH-60T aircraft maintenance. This acquisition is being carried out under simplified acquisition procedures, as allowed by FAR 13.106-1(b), due to the unique requirements of the item specified—a cylinder and piston with National Stock Number 1620-01-647-1382 and Part Number 70250-32101-045. The only vendor deemed suitable is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), which holds all necessary technical data and specifications and is the sole entity approved for manufacturing this item. Market research indicates that procuring this component from any other source is uneconomical, as alternative products have not met the exacting standards required. The acquisition is classified under Acquisition Method Code (AMC) 3, denoting that the item must be acquired directly from the manufacturer. The justification includes a thorough market assessment to ensure pricing is fair and reasonable. This procurement reflects the Coast Guard's commitment to maintaining operational reliability of its aircraft.
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