Procurement of Various Gearboxes
ID: 70Z03825RJ0000006Type: 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)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, is seeking proposals for the procurement of various gearboxes, including Main, Input Module, Intermediate, Tail Rotor, and Accessory Drive Gearboxes, under solicitation number 70Z03825RJ0000006. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of Coast Guard aviation assets, with an anticipated contract value of approximately $153 million if all options are exercised. The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the only approved source, and will consist of a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and can direct inquiries to Amy Whitehurst at Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil.

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    This government solicitation, 70Z03825RJ0000006, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of various new gearboxes, including Main, Input Module, Intermediate, Tail Rotor, and Accessory Drive Gearboxes. The solicitation includes a base period and four option periods, with estimated quantities for each type of gearbox increasing in subsequent periods. Vendors are instructed to provide pricing for all periods, filling in only the yellow-highlighted boxes in the provided Schedule of Supplies. The document explicitly states that all other numbers will auto-calculate. Vendors are also advised to clearly state any additional charges, fees, or prompt payment discounts in their quotations. Contact information for questions regarding the worksheet is provided as Amy Whitehurst at Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil. Each gearbox item is identified with an NSN (National Stock Number) and a P/N (Part Number).
    This government solicitation (70Z038-26-Q-JXXXXXXX, later referenced as 70Z03825RJ0000006) is for the procurement of various new gearboxes, including Main Gearbox, Gearbox Assy, Input Module, Gearbox, Intermediate, Gearbox, Tail Rotor, and Accessory Drive Gearbox. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a base period and four option periods, with an estimated grand total contract value of $153,086,525.35 if all options are exercised. The schedule of supplies details estimated quantities for each gearbox type across all periods. Vendors are instructed to provide pricing for each period by filling in designated fields in the provided worksheet. The document emphasizes that vendors should clearly state any additional charges, fees, or prompt payment discounts in their quotations. Contact information for questions regarding the worksheet is provided as Amy Whitehurst at Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil. The solicitation also includes specific National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (P/N) for each gearbox type.
    The document, Attachment 2 – Terms and Conditions for RFP 70Z03825RJ0000006, outlines the mandatory clauses, provisions, and instructions for offerors in a federal government solicitation. It emphasizes the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses, superseding other terms. Key aspects include specific representations and certifications, particularly regarding telecommunications equipment and small business status. Proposals must be submitted via a specified Excel spreadsheet and will be evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with a sole-source award anticipated for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The document also details quality assurance, packaging, shipping, inspection, acceptance, and invoicing instructions, alongside full text FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, safeguarding contractor information systems, and various certifications (e.g., Buy American, responsibility matters, child labor, taxpayer identification, inverted domestic corporations, Iran-related activities, and telecommunications equipment).
    The document "Attachment 3 - Redacted J and A - Solicitation 70Z03825RJ0000006" appears to be an attachment related to a government solicitation. Given the title, it likely contains a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) document, which is typically used in government procurement to justify a non-competitive contract action or a limited source procurement. The consistent repetition of the title suggests that the document itself is either very brief, contains only this identifying information, or that the file provided is a placeholder or an empty document. Without further content, the primary purpose of this document is to serve as an attachment to Solicitation 70Z03825RJ0000006, likely providing the rationale for a specific procurement decision.
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