MH-65 SPARE PARTS
The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the US Coast Guard, is seeking to procure MH-65 spare parts. These spare parts are typically used for the maintenance and repair of MH-65 helicopters.
The procurement notice, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, requests quotations for the commercial items. The solicitation number is 70Z03824QB0000193.
The parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS (Cage Code: F1958) or Airbus Helicopters France (Cage Code: F0210). Traceability refers to a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM approved source.
The procurement requires adherence to the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement, allowing all responsible sources to submit a quotation.
A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated to be awarded on a competitive basis. The purchase order may include an option for increased quantity, allowing the government to increase the quantity of supplies by up to six units, with a maximum quantity of eight units.
The parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure the safety of aircrew. Only airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved.
Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM. Certification procedures outlined in the Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, must be followed.
The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 29 July 2024 at 2:00pm EST. Offers and questions should be submitted by email to Elaina.M.Price@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation 70Z03824QB0000193 in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the US Coast Guard through the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum. The Ombudsman Program is an independent reviewing authority that can grant relief similar to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Failure to resolve concerns with the Contracting Officer may lead to the filing of a formal agency protest with the Ombudsman. Contract award or performance may be suspended during the protest period, unless justified for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the government.
The goal of the agency is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests should include the information specified in FAR 33.103(d)(2) and must be filed within the specified period.
It is important to note that once an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, they agree not to file a protest with the GAO or any other external forum to ensure a fair and timely resolution.