MH-65 Engine Cowling

This document is a solicitation requirements form (No. 70Z03826QB0000222) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The USCG is seeking quotes for the acquisition of three right-hand engine cowlings (NSN: 1560-01-HS1-6810, Part Number: 365A58-1740-0202) under the unit of issue "Each." The requested delivery date for these items is July 1, 2027. Vendors submitting quotes must provide their company name, SAM.gov CAGE code, pricing (unit and extended totals), lead times, and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) details. While F.O.B. Destination is the requested delivery term, offers specifying F.O.B. Origin will be considered if estimated shipping costs are included. The point of contact for this requirement is Selmary Melendez-Gonzalez.

This document details the terms, conditions, and provisions for US Coast Guard (USCG) solicitation 70Z03826QB0000222, which is a sole-source acquisition for commercial aircraft spare parts. Because of its sole-source nature, the award is based on determining fair and reasonable pricing, with technical acceptability evaluated on a pass/fail ("acceptable" or "unacceptable") basis. Offers must include new manufactured parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an approved source matching exact part numbers. The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses, including provisions regarding responsibility certifications, corporate tax liabilities, and felony convictions. It also outlines extensive national security prohibitions concerning covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, and foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. Specific quality assurance addenda require the contractor to implement risk management and counterfeit prevention processes, notify the USCG of any supply chain or facility changes, and allow facility inspections. Materials must be packaged individually without using prohibited materials like Styrofoam or shredded paper, and shipped F.O.B. Destination to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Acceptance requires full, unbroken traceability documentation, including a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and applicable FAA Airworthiness or Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) certifications. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the ALC Fiscal Branch after shipment. Additionally, the contract includes a FAR deviation clause prohibiting racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities in contract performance and subcontracts.

This U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition authorizes a sole-source procurement for MH-65 helicopter spare parts. Specifically, the acquisition requires three right-hand engine cowlings (NSN: 1560-01-HS1-6810, P/N: 365A58-1740-0202). The sole approved source is Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (doing business as Airbus Inc. Helicopters) in Grand Prairie, Texas. Because Airbus Helicopters France is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the proprietary technical data required for alternative manufacturing is unavailable, sourcing from any other provider would compromise aircrew and aircraft safety. To ensure authenticity, the solicitation mandates documented traceability to the OEM and a completed Certificate of Conformance. The contracting officer will utilize various price analysis methods, including market research, historical pricing, and comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), to ensure a fair and reasonable price.