MH-65 SPARE PARTS

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 70Z03825QB0000034 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) 2025-02 Effective

January 3, 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small

business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a restricted 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 shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to

Airbus Helicopters, INC. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear

traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters France (Cage

Code: F0210). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which

traces each step from an OEM approved source.

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements – 70Z03825QB0000034,”

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000034” and

“Redacted J and A – 70Z03825QB0000034”.

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) applies to this acquisition and is tailored

as follows:

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule, for Line Item

1 by up to a quantity of Ten (10), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of

Thirteen (13). The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the

Contractor within one calendar year after Purchase Order award. Delivery of the added

items shall continue at the same rate as the like items call for under the Purchase Order, unless

the parties otherwise agree.

***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modification, such

modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor. (End of Clause)

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It is the Government's belief that Airbus Helicopters, INC. is the only known source to provide

traceability and genuine OEM parts. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to

provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in

this solicitation.

Alternate part numbers will be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best value to the

Government is always the goal, but 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 Conformance (COC). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, and Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline these certification procedures.

ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM

THIS AGENCY.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 20 January 2025 at 11:00 am EST. Quotes and

questions shall be submitted by email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil. Please indicate

solicitation 70Z03825QB0000034 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be

accepted.