MH-65 Backing Brake Plate

This document is a federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000194, issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The solicitation seeks quotes for the procurement of seven aircraft brake backing plates. The required item is identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1630-01-442-3996 and Part Number 5002588-1 (associated with OEM CAGE Code 0B9R9). The requested delivery date for the seven units is March 15, 2027. Vendors submitting quotes must provide their company name, CAGE code, unit and extended pricing, lead times, and estimated shipping costs if quoting F.O.B. Origin. While F.O.B. Destination is the preferred delivery term, the USCG will consider F.O.B. Origin quotes if estimated shipping costs are explicitly provided. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the designated Point of Contact, Selmary Melendez-Gonzalez.

This document outlines the federal terms and conditions for solicitation 70Z03826QB0000194, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC). It establishes the contractual framework for acquiring commercial spare parts under a sole-source determination, where the basis of award is fair and reasonable pricing. To achieve technical acceptability, offerors must provide new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or OEM-approved commercial items matching the exact part numbers specified in the requirements. Key components of the document include: - **Quality Assurance & Traceability:** Contractors must notify the USCG of any supply chain changes or non-conformities, maintain detailed risk management plans, and provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC). Deliveries must feature unbroken, documented ownership history to guarantee complete parts traceability. - **Shipping & Packaging:** Deliveries are requested as F.O.B. Destination to the USCG ALC in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Detailed instructions prohibit certain packaging materials (such as Styrofoam and shredded paper) and mandate specific labeling on individual containers. - **Representations & Certifications:** Offerors must complete disclosures regarding corporate responsibility, delinquent tax liabilities, felony convictions, and the Buy American Act. - **Security Prohibitions:** The terms incorporate strict federal guidelines and class deviations prohibiting the procurement of covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, TikTok on government devices, and FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems. It also enforces non-discrimination in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

This federal procurement document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for MH-65 helicopter spare parts. The acquisition is restricted to a sole-source procurement from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, located in Akron, Ohio. The requirement is for seven backing brake plates (NSN 1630-01-442-3996, P/N 5002588-1). The USCG justified restricting competition because Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems is the only known source capable of providing these specific parts. Additionally, the government lacks the necessary technical data and rights to source the items elsewhere, and acquiring these rights is not economically viable. To ensure a fair and reasonable price, the contracting officer will utilize market research, comparisons with past purchases, current price lists, similar industry items, and the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).