Linkage Assembly
ID: 70Z03825QJ0000061Type: 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 WEAPONS (1095)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3fc875d8a38d4647b72eecc90f8222a1/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 a specialized Linkage Assembly, essential for maintaining the MH-60T helicopter. This procurement is a sole-source acquisition from Bright Lights USA Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to the proprietary nature of the required technical data and specifications. The contract will involve the purchase of thirty (30) new approved parts, with a potential option for an additional nineteen (19) items, all of which must have traceability to the OEM. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by November 12, 2024, with an anticipated award date around November 14, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Adam Finnell at Adam.A.Finnell@uscg.mil or the MRR Procurement Mailbox at mrr-procurement@uscg.mil.

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    Adam Finnell
    Adam.A.Finnell@uscg.mil
    MRR Procurement Mailbox
    mrr-procurement@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions - 70Z03825QJ0000061.pdf
    The document outlines the terms and conditions for a government solicitation under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR). It specifies that the order will likely be awarded on a sole-source basis to Bright Lights USA Inc., focusing on the necessity for fair pricing and technical acceptability for the provided goods. The primary evaluation criterion requires that the lowest price deemed technically acceptable will be awarded the contract, ensuring that all items supplied conform to the original equipment manufacturer's specifications. It includes detailed instructions for offerors, emphasizing the completion of required clauses, representations, and certifications related to telecommunications and other relevant regulations. Notably, the document mandates the submission of price details, including quantity discounts and invoice procedures. Quality assurance requirements are highlighted, particularly for products related to U.S. Coast Guard aircraft. The document also addresses aspects such as the prohibition of contracting with entities related to restricted operations in countries like Iran or Sudan and outlines representations regarding federal tax compliance and corporation status. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for potential offerors on compliance, submission requirements, and contractual obligations in federal procurement processes.
    Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03825QJ0000061.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center intends to procure a specialized Linkage Assembly solely from Bright Lights USA Inc, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as per the justification for other than full and open competition. The item is essential for replacing components on the MH-60T helicopter due to maintenance-related failures. The procurement is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), necessitating a sole-source acquisition since the required technical data, specifications, and manufacturing rights are proprietary to the OEM. Extensive market research was conducted to explore alternative sources, but it confirmed that Bright Lights USA Inc is the only firm able to meet the unique operational and reliability requirements essential for this critical aerospace component. The document outlines the challenges of fostering competition due to the lack of technical data available to the government. It emphasizes the complexity of the item, which requires specific manufacturing processes and testing that only the OEM can provide, limiting potential competition for future acquisitions.
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