Purchase of Voice Flight Data Recorder
ID: 70Z03825QJ0000053Type: 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

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 3, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 3, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, is seeking quotations for the purchase of four Voice Flight Data Recorders, a critical component for the MH-60T aircraft. The procurement is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to GE Aviation Systems, LLC, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required parts, which necessitate strict adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for safety and operational reliability. This acquisition is vital for maintaining the integrity and performance of the aircraft, ensuring that all components meet rigorous quality standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Michelle R. Monds at Michelle.R.Monds@uscg.mil or by phone at 252-334-5024.

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The document outlines the terms and conditions associated with solicitation 70Z03825QJ0000053 under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) for orders expected to be awarded on a sole source basis to GE Aviation Systems, LLC. Key provisions include instructions for offerors to complete required representations regarding telecommunications equipment and the evaluation process that emphasizes technical acceptability and fair pricing. Offers from other sources, if received, will be assessed on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis. Additional sections include definitions pertinent to small business classifications and compliance requirements with respect to labor practices. The file emphasizes quality assurance by requiring contractors to report any non-conforming products and maintain comprehensive documentation, including certificates of conformity. Packaging and shipping requirements for the U.S. Coast Guard are specified, ensuring materials are suitable for various transport methods and clearly labeled. Lastly, the document establishes guidelines for whistleblower protections and safeguarding of contractor information systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Overall, this document is central to ensuring contractor compliance with government procurement processes and procedures.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), specifically the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) for the Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Product Line, seeks to acquire specific parts for the MH-60T aircraft through a sole source basis, justifying the need under 41 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1). The parts, described as highly specialized, are exclusively manufactured by GE Aviation Systems LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), who holds all technical data, specifications, and drawings required for their production. Extensive market research, involving multiple sources such as the Defense Logistics Agency and commercial databases, confirmed that no other suppliers could provide these unique parts, making competition unfeasible. The document outlines that the complexity of these parts requires critical operational reliability, thus they must meet precise production and testing criteria, which no alternative supplier could fulfill. The USCG acknowledges its lack of rights to the necessary technical data to develop a suitable purchase description for competitive solicitation, firmly establishing GE Aviation as the only viable source. The emphasis is placed on maintaining the integrity and operational capabilities of the MH-60T aircraft through adherence to strict procurement standards, with future efforts focused on addressing barriers to competition when possible.
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