Purchase Outer Shaft Assembly for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144

This government solicitation (70Z03826QL0000137) outlines the terms and conditions for federal government acquisitions of commercial items, specifically for Outer Shaft Assembly parts. It details submission requirements for offers, including solicitation number, offeror information, UEI, evaluation factors, and agreement with terms. Offers are firm for 60 days, with provisions for late submissions and withdrawals. Contract award is anticipated to be sole-source to Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc., based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability is determined by the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. The solicitation includes specific instructions for quality assurance, packaging, shipping to Elizabeth City, NC, and invoicing, emphasizing a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and compliance with various FAR and HSAR clauses. Key clauses address security prohibitions and exclusions related to telecommunications equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, and restrictions concerning Sudan and Iran, requiring offerors to conduct reasonable inquiries and disclose any non-compliance.

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure two outer shaft assemblies (P/N 35-46638-0009-51 NSN 1680-01-HS3-1583) for HC-144 aircraft. The procurement is justified under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1, citing