RESTRAINT ASSY FOR USE ON THE MH-65

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Restraint Assembly (Part Number 6V-0072-101, NSN 1980-01-HS2-4877). The RFQ specifies a quantity of 20 units with a requested delivery date of May 25, 2026. Bidders must indicate their agreement to FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) and specify their F.O.B. point (Destination is preferred, but Origin is accepted if estimated shipping costs are provided). The document requires the company name, CAGE Code, and point of contact information. Optional quantities are also requested.

This government file outlines the terms and conditions for a federal acquisition, focusing on commercial items and services. It details instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria (emphasizing fair and reasonable pricing for sole-source acquisitions), and technical acceptability requirements, including the provision of new manufactured items from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-approved source. Key provisions cover certifications regarding responsibility matters, delinquent tax liability, felony convictions, and service of protests. The document also includes extensive security prohibitions and exclusions related to telecommunications equipment, covered applications (like TikTok), Kaspersky Lab products, unmanned aircraft systems from specific foreign entities, and restrictions on business operations in Sudan and Iran. Quality assurance, packaging, marking, shipping, inspection, acceptance, and invoicing instructions are provided, with specific requirements for USCG aircraft-related products and sustainable products and services. Compliance with various FAR and HSAR clauses, including those concerning supply chain security and ethical conduct, is mandatory.

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure specific spare parts for MH-65 helicopters. This procurement is restricted to Oregon Aero, Inc. due to the parts being exclusively available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) U.S. affiliate. The government lacks adequate data rights for these parts, making it uneconomical to acquire them elsewhere. The acquisition includes a requirement for documented traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance. The contracting officer will determine price reasonableness through market research, comparison with previous purchases, current price lists, and other relevant methods.