Overhaul Trim Servo
ID: 70Z03825QJ0000023Type: 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

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca7c9f3307b34071932b1249dd9590fe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors for the overhaul of Trim Servo components used in the MH-60T aircraft. This procurement involves a firm-fixed price purchase order for services that include testing, evaluation, and maintenance of the trim servo, with a focus on ensuring compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. The selected contractor must be an authorized source, either Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation or Kearfott Corporation, due to the proprietary nature of the components and the critical safety requirements involved. Interested parties must submit their quotations by November 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with anticipated award notifications occurring around November 8, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Ashley Winslow at Ashley.R.Winslow@uscg.mil or the MRR Procurement Mailbox at mrr-procurement@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Winslow
    Ashley.R.Winslow@uscg.mil
    MRR Procurement Mailbox
    mrr-procurement@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1 Schedule.pdf
    The document is a federal government request for proposals (RFP) detailing procurement for testing, evaluation, and maintenance of a specific trim servo component, identified by its National Stock Number (NSN: 1680-01-496-7283) and part numbers (CU09609253 or 70400-02260-123). It outlines three primary line items: 1) Test and Evaluation/No Fault Found, 2) Overhaul, and 3) Beyond Economic Repair/Scrap, with quantities to be determined. Vendors are instructed to provide unit prices, lead times, and any additional charges or discounts related to the proposal. The document specifies terms regarding economic repair evaluations, emphasizing that a unit classified as Beyond Economic Repair will incur only the Test and Evaluation fee, not an additional charge. It also contains instructions for freight on board (F.O.B.) information and mentions that discrepancies in item quantities noted as estimates shall not affect the pricing adjustments. Overall, this RFP represents the government’s initiative to secure services for maintenance and evaluation of military equipment, ensuring essential operational capability while allowing contractors to clarify their quotations and any supplementary costs. The structure contains clear sections for essential information and compliance requirements, reflecting standard practices in federal procurement processes.
    Attachment 2 Statement of Work.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the overhaul of Collective Trim Servos for the US Coast Guard's MH-60T aircraft. The contractor is tasked with receiving four designated components, inspecting them to determine their condition, and overhauling any that are found to be Non-Ready For Issue (NFI) according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Components deemed Beyond Economical Repair (BER) require a failure data report. The overhaul must comply with detailed procedural instructions, including corrosion assessment and reporting deficiencies. All work must adhere to established quality standards, and components must be certified and tagged to verify airworthiness upon completion. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation, including the Component Repair Record, and complying with tracking regulations. Key deadlines for test evaluations and overhauls are specified, and inspection and acceptance are to be conducted by USCG personnel. This SOW ensures the provision of reliable and safe functioning components in alignment with federal guidelines within the context of government procurement processes.
    Attachment 3 Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The document outlines terms and conditions relevant to a federal government solicitation (70Z03825QJ0000023) for the procurement of commercial products and services. It specifies that all offers must comply with clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR). Key evaluation criteria include technical acceptability and pricing, with offers evaluated on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must provide specific documentation, including information about overhaul turnaround times and certifications of conformity for repair facilities. Additionally, offerors are required to adhere to numerous certifications regarding labor practices, business operations in sensitive regions, and compliance related to telecommunications equipment. Shipping and packaging instructions are detailed to ensure safety and compliance during transit. Inspections upon delivery will be conducted to ensure conformity with specifications. Payments are handled electronically, and specific guidelines for invoicing are provided. The document is structured systematically, detailing requirements for compliance, evaluation criteria, shipping, and invoicing while maintaining a formal tone suitable for federal procurement, emphasizing transparency and accountability in government contracting.
    Attachment 4 JA Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order under a limited source basis for the overhaul of specific components used on the MH-60T aircraft, namely the Trim Servo Collective. This acquisition is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR regulations, as it has been determined that only Sikorsky Aircraft and Kearfott Corporation are certified sources authorized to perform this work. The unique nature of the item and the proprietary rights to the necessary technical data, specifications, and drawings held by these manufacturers severely restrict competition in the procurement process. Despite extensive market research and solicitation efforts through platforms like Sam.gov, the USCG faces challenges in expanding the vendor pool due to the essential complexity and proprietary nature of the components involved. Consequently, the USCG intends to continue this limited source acquisition process until barriers to competition can be reassessed, though current data ownership makes broadening the supplier base challenging. This document outlines the conditions for justifying a sole source procurement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational reliability and meeting critical technical requirements for military aviation needs.
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