Procurement of Fuel Tanks
ID: 70Z03826QJ0000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking quotations for the procurement of aircraft fuel tanks as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation. The requirement includes 19 units each of right and left fuel tanks, which are critical components for the MH-60T aircraft, and must be sourced from approved manufacturers to ensure safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. This procurement is essential for maintaining the operational integrity of the Coast Guard's aviation capabilities, with a closing date for offers set for March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Interested vendors should direct inquiries and submissions to Steven Levie at steven.a.levie@uscg.mil, referencing solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000003.

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    Attachment 1, Schedule of Supplies, for solicitation 70Z03826QJ0000003, details the required items for an RFP. The document lists two key items: 19 units of the right fuel tank (NSN: 1560-01-166-4906, P/N: 70307-23903-104, Alternate PN: 2F1-4-42231-104) and 19 units of the left fuel tank (NSN: 1560-01-167-7486, P/N: 70307-23903-103, Alternate PN: 2F1-4-42231-103). Both items are listed with an estimated price of $0.00 and an extended price of $0.00, indicating that pricing information will be provided separately by bidders. This schedule is a crucial part of a federal government RFP, outlining specific components needed for a procurement contract.
    This government file, Attachment 2, outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses and provisions applicable to orders resulting from solicitation 70Z03826QJ0000003, effective October 1, 2025. It details specific representations and certifications offerors must complete, including those related to telecommunications equipment, responsibility matters, and various small business concerns. Key aspects include requirements for large businesses to submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans, submission of quotes via a specified Excel spreadsheet, and evaluation criteria based on technical acceptability (providing new manufactured commercial items from Original Equipment Manufacturers like Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation or Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc.), past performance, and firm fixed pricing. The document also provides full text provisions for several FAR clauses, emphasizing compliance with regulations concerning telecommunications, responsibility, and various certifications related to business status and origin of products.
    This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the procurement of Aircraft Fuel Tanks for the U.S. Coast Guard's MH-60T aircraft. The USCG intends to limit competition to Naval Supply Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) approved sources or authorized distributors due to the tanks being Flight Critical Safety Item (CSI) parts and the Navy being the design control activity. Only Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC), Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc., and Aviatrix, Inc. (as an authorized distributor of Rockmart) are approved sources. The estimated value of the procurement is for 19 left and 19 right fuel tanks, funded by Fiscal Year 2026 Procurement, Construction, & Improvement (PC&I) Funds. Market research was conducted, and no other interested sources were found. The J&A asserts that full and open competition is not feasible due to proprietary data and the critical nature of the parts, which, if not acquired from approved sources, could jeopardize personnel safety and the USCG's mission. The contracting officer will ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
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