MH-65 CONNECT PLUG, ELECT

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, is issuing a requirement, 70Z03826QB0000039, for a specific electrical connector, part number 10-628485-56N (NSN 5935-01-HS2-0453). The solicitation requests a quantity of 77,820 units with a requested delivery date of March 13, 2026. Companies are required to provide their company name and CAGE code from SAM.GOV. Bidders must quote a price and lead time for the item. The F.O.B. point is requested as Destination, but offers specifying Origin must include estimated shipping costs. This document outlines a procurement need for the US Coast Guard, focusing on the supply of a critical aviation component.

This government file outlines the terms and conditions for federal acquisitions of commercial items, focusing on various certifications and compliance requirements. Key provisions include instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria (not applicable for sole-source acquisitions), and certifications regarding responsibility matters such as debarment, criminal offenses, and delinquent federal taxes. It also details information requirements for offerors with active federal contracts exceeding $10,000,000, particularly concerning past legal and administrative proceedings. The document addresses prohibitions on contracting with entities involved in certain internal confidentiality agreements, child labor, human trafficking, and mandates the use of sustainable products and services. Additionally, it specifies restrictions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment, services, and unmanned aircraft systems from prohibited foreign entities, including those from China and related to Kaspersky Lab. Requirements for packaging, shipping, inspection, acceptance, and invoicing for products, especially those for USCG aircraft, are also detailed, emphasizing quality assurance and traceability.

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, specifically using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Brand Name items. The procurement is for highly specialized spare parts, Connect Plugs (P/N 10-628485-56N, NIIN 01-HS2-0453), for MH-65 helicopters. Amphenol Corp. (UEI: KLTLVDT8DM96) is identified as the sole OEM for these parts. The justification states that technical data for manufacturing by other sources is unavailable, and using non-OEM parts would compromise aircraft and crew safety. All delivered materials must have clear traceability to the OEM and a Certificate of Conformance. Price determination methods will include market research and comparison with previous purchases or current price lists.