Voice Flight Data Recorder

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A00005 - The response date for this contract opportunity has been extended until December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

A00004 - The response date for this contract opportunity has been extended until December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

A00003 - The response date for this contract opportunity has been extended until December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

A00002 - The response date for this contract opportunity has been extended until December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

A00001 - The response date for this contract opportunity has been extended until December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000036 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 Effective October 1, 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following item(s):

Item Name: Voice Flight Data Recorder

Part Number: 180383-003

National Stock Number: 6610-01-HS1-6851

Quantity: 4 EA

Manufacturer Cage Code: 35351

At the time of award, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will place an order for the quantity of four (4) items. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-6, the USCG may require four (4) additional items for up to a maximum quantity of eight (8) items at the same price and lead time as the original order within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.

***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modifications, such modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor.

Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), GE Aviation Systems LLC (Cage Code 35351). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM to its current location.

Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation. Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a certificate of airworthiness, FAA 8130 (preferred) or equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification, or a certificate of conformance and traceability to the OEM.

The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03826QJ0000036” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.

SEE ATTACHMENT 2 – “REDACTED JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 70Z03826QJ0000036”.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 12/23/2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 01/05/2025. E-mail quotations may be sent to Paige.E.Kressley@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QJ0000036 in the subject line.

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