Voice Flight Data Recorder
ID: 70Z03826QJ0000036Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c98913330fd34dd491935512ce1386a4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, is seeking quotations for the procurement of four Voice Flight Data Recorders, with the potential for an additional four units within a year of the initial award. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of Coast Guard aviation operations, as the recorders must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and provide traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and are encouraged to contact Paige Kressley at Paige.E.Kressley@uscg.mil for further details regarding the solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000036.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paige Kressley
    Paige.E.Kressley@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1- Terms and Conditions- 70Z03826QJ0000036.pdf
    This document outlines the terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria for a federal solicitation, effective October 1, 2025. It emphasizes the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses. Key aspects include specific instructions for offerors regarding FAR provisions, particularly concerning telecommunications and video surveillance services. The evaluation criteria prioritize awarding to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with a sole-source intent for GE Aviation Systems LLC, but allowing other responsible sources to submit. Technical acceptability requires new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an approved source, with documentation for authorization, traceability, and a Certificate of Conformance. The document also details various certifications and representations required from offerors, including those related to small business concerns, Buy American provisions, responsibility matters, child labor, and covered telecommunications equipment. Additionally, it provides specific instructions for quality assurance, packaging, shipping, inspection, acceptance, delivery terms (F.O.B. Destination), and invoicing for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center.
    Attachment 2- Redacted JA- 70Z03826QJ0000036.pdf
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