Main Rotor Blade/Tip Cap Repair H-65

Added: Feb 02, 2016 8:37 am This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSCG38-16-Q-200067 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) 2005-86 effective 01 February 2016.



The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size standard is $32.5M. This is an unrestricted procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.



The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC requires Main Rotor Blade and Tip Cap repair services. The equipment is used on the USCG MH-65 aircraft. The offeror must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Approved and either a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified repair facility or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Approved repair facility for the Main Rotor Blades and Tip Caps. The OEM is Airbus Helicopters (ETS DEMARIGNANE) Aeroport Marseille France, Marignane, France 13700 (Cage Code F0210). Repair work must be performed in accordance with (IAW) the OEM Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and the Statement of Work (SOW). The USCG does not have access to and cannot provide the OEMs CMM.



The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract consisting of one (1) one-year Base Period and two (2) one-year Option Periods. Repair services will be purchased by issuance of individually funded Firm Fixed Priced Task Orders.



The following Attachments are the Schedule of Supplies/Services, Statement of Work, and Provisions and Clauses.



Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies/Services HSCG38-16-Q-200067

Attachment 2: Statement of Work HSCG38-16-Q-200067

Attachment 3: Provisions and Clauses HSCG38-16-Q-200067



Closing date/time for submission of quotes is 07 March 2016 at 0900 AM EST. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Michele.B.Williams2@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-16-Q-200067 in subject line. Quotes may also be mailed to the following mailing address:



USCG Aviation Logistics Center

1664 Weeksville Road

SRR Hanger 75

ATTN: Michele Williams, HSCG38-16-Q-200067

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001



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