Repair Emergency Lights for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144
ID: 70Z03826QL0000032Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f73b87abfb2c46dca057e96aa8d56912/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified vendors to provide repair services for emergency lights used in HC-144 aircraft. The procurement involves the inspection, repair, and overhaul of emergency light components, requiring compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and FAA certification. These components are critical for the operational readiness and safety of Coast Guard aircraft, ensuring they meet stringent airworthiness standards. Interested parties must submit their quotations by January 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with email submissions preferred to Allison T. Meads at allison.t.meads@uscg.mil, referencing solicitation number 70Z03826QL0000032.

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    Allison T Meads
    allison.t.meads@uscg.mil
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    Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    This government solicitation, 70Z03826QL0000032, outlines the terms and conditions for federal acquisition of commercial items, specifically focusing on the repair and overhaul of Coast Guard aircraft components. It details instructions for offerors, including submission requirements, acceptance periods, and procedures for late submissions. Key evaluation factors are technical acceptability, requiring FAA or OEM certification for repairs, and price. The solicitation specifies packaging, shipping to Elizabeth City, NC, and inspection/acceptance procedures, including the necessity of a Certificate of Conformance. It also incorporates various FAR and HSAR clauses by reference and in full text, addressing critical areas like security prohibitions against certain telecommunications equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, and restrictions related to business operations in Sudan and Iran. The document emphasizes quality assurance, contractor record retention, and flow-down requirements to subcontractors, ensuring compliance and safety throughout the supply chain.
    SOW.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires inspection, repair, and overhaul services for emergency light components (National Stock Number: 6220-01-323-7055, Part Number: 30-1782-1). Services must be performed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM Authorized Repair Center, or FAA Certified 145 Repair Center compliant with OEM specifications and ISO 9000. The contractor is responsible for obtaining proprietary OEM documentation. USCG modifications must be retained, and specific coating requirements adhered to. Repairs involve inspection, failure analysis, and part replacement to meet OEM functional requirements. Overhauls include complete teardown, inspection, cleaning, and replacement of all consumables and degraded components. Corrosion necessitates thorough disassembly and removal or replacement of affected parts. Components deemed Beyond Economical Repair (BER) require USCG approval. The contractor must inspect for missing parts within 15 days and provide a Teardown and Inspection Report (TIR) within five days, detailing repair costs. All components must be thoroughly cleaned to remove hazardous dust and returned within 90 days. Contractors must provide an FAA airworthiness release 8130-3 Certificate, EASA Form-1, or an authorized Certificate of Conformance. Components must be airworthy and suitable for USCG aircraft, with proper tracking documentation. Packaging must comply with CMM, ANSI/ESD S541, or ATA-300, providing maximum protection and specific labeling. Final inspection and acceptance will be performed by ALC Quality Assurance personnel.
    Wage Determinations.pdf
    These government wage determinations, 2015-4745 (Revision 31) for Ohio and 2015-4899 (Revision 29) for Wisconsin, outline prevailing wages and fringe benefits for service contract employees. They cover various occupations, including administrative, automotive, health, and technical roles, with specific hourly rates. Both documents detail fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays, along with information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage). Footnotes address computer employee exemptions and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances are also specified. The documents include procedures for conforming unlisted occupations via Standard Form 1444, emphasizing the importance of matching duties to existing classifications rather than just job titles.
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