Ground and In-Flight Halon Gas Testing
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 70Z03825QB0000123
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is procuring HALON gas concentration testing and analysis services for the MH-65E engine fire extinguishing system through solicitation 70Z03825QB0000123. The contractor must provide specialized test equipment and labor to conduct comprehensive ground and in-flight HALON gas concentration tests at multiple aircraft configurations, collecting data from 12 discrete engine compartment locations and analyzing concentration by weight, percent by volume, and relative concentration percentage. The contractor must be FAA-approved for certifying HALON 1301 and use certified in-flight test equipment, with specific testing requirements including In Ground Effect hover, single engine level flight at 2,000 ft AGL, and maximum power single engine climb scenarios. The evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with offerors required to provide detailed explanations of their ability to test HALON gas concentration. The solicitation closes on August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT, with quotes and questions to be submitted electronically to elaina.m.price@uscg.mil.
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation and a small business size standard of $19.5 million under NAICS code 541990. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order on a competitive basis, though no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation. The testing involves up to eight separate test cycles for various engine cowling configurations, with each test cycle consuming 2.581 pounds of bromotrifluoromethane HALON 1301 gas, which will be supplied by the Coast Guard along with fire bottles (P/N 10230-01). All work must be performed at the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with Coast Guard maintenance personnel assisting in test equipment installation and removal.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
** Amendment 02 - Questions and Answers **
QUESTION #1:
We are PROGEXA, an interested bidder on Solicitation 70Z03825QB0000123 – HALON Gas Concentration Testing. After reviewing the Statement of Work, we would like to request clarification on the following points to ensure accurate pricing and technical planning for our proposal:
- Tank Capacity Specifications – Please confirm the size(s) and capacity ratings of the HALON 1301 storage tanks to be used during testing.
- Expected Gas Consumption per Test Cycle – Please provide the estimated quantity of HALON 1301 expected to be released during each test cycle.
- Total Number of Test Iterations Planned – Please confirm the total number of tests to be conducted for each aircraft configuration.
- HALON 1301 Supply Responsibility – Will the USCG provide the HALON 1301 for testing, or is the contractor expected to supply it?
ANSWER #1:
- Tank Capacity Specifications – Empty bottle weight 2.653lbs. Charged with 2.581lbs of bromotrifluormethane (CBrF3) HALON, and .094lbs of nitrogen (N).
- Expected Gas Consumption per Test Cycle – 2.581lbs of bromotrifluormethane (CBrF3).
- Total Number of Test Iterations Planned – Up to a total of eight separate test cycles for various engine cowling configurations.
- HALON 1301 Supply Responsibility – The USCG will supply all HALON.
QUESTION #2:
I am reaching out regarding Contract 70Z03825QB0000123. We are interested in submitting our proposal for this contract , our partner has requested the actual part number of the bottle associated with this contract.
Additionally, any photos or reference images you can provide to help identify the part would be greatly appreciated.
ANSWER #2:
Fire bottle P/N is 10230-01.
**SEE ATTACHMENT IN ATTACHMENTS/LINKS FOR DRAWING**
** Amendment 01 is to remove the incorrect synposis. **
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 70Z03825QB0000123 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) 2025-04 Effective June 11, 2025.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $19,500,000. This is an unrestricted solicitation. 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 competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these Halon Gas Tests are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements - 70Z03825QB0000123”,
“Statement of Work – 70Z03825QB0000123”,
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000123”, and
“Wage Determination (NC) 2015-4405 Rev 31.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 22 August 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to elaina.m.price@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03825QB0000123 in the subject line. Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.
Update #1 ·
** Amendment 01 is to remove the incorrect synposis. **
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 70Z03825QB0000123 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) 2025-04 Effective June 11, 2025.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $19,500,000. This is an unrestricted solicitation. 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 competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these Halon Gas Tests are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements - 70Z03825QB0000123”,
“Statement of Work – 70Z03825QB0000123”,
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000123”, and
“Wage Determination (NC) 2015-4405 Rev 31.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 22 August 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to elaina.m.price@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03825QB0000123 in the subject line. Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Ground and In-Flight Halon Gas Testing | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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