MH-65 oil pressure switch
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03825QB0000133
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5930 Switches
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring MH-65 oil pressure switches through Request for Quotation 70Z03825QB0000133, a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13. The procurement requires all parts to maintain clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Spectrum Associates, INC (Cage Code: 55723), with complete documented and auditable paper trails from OEM-approved sources. The solicitation follows NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. All responsible sources may submit quotations for agency consideration, though the government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis. The deadline for quotation submission was extended through Amendment 1 to Friday, August 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT.
This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside with Spectrum Associates, INC identified as the anticipated awardee based on their OEM status for these aircraft components. The government has included FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity provisions, allowing the Contracting Officer to increase Line Item 1 quantities by up to 24 additional units (maximum total of 36 units) at the same unit price within one calendar year of purchase order award. The base procurement quantity appears to be 12 units based on the maximum option quantity calculation. Supporting documentation includes requirements specifications, terms and conditions, and a redacted Justification and Approval document that provides the sole source rationale. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 5930 for switches, reflecting the specialized nature of these aircraft pressure monitoring components.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
*Amendment 1 is to extend the Date Offers Due to Friday, August 29, 2025, at 9am EDT.*
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 70Z03825QB0000133 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) 2025-05 Effective August 07, 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 Spectrum Associates, INC. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Spectrum Associates, INC (Cage Code: 55723). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03825QB0000133,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000133” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03825QB0000133”.
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 Twenty Four (24), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Thirty Six (36). 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)
It is the Government's belief that Spectrum Associates, 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.
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.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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 29 August 2025 at 9:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03825QB0000133 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Update #1 ·
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 70Z03825QB0000133 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) 2025-05 Effective August 07, 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 Spectrum Associates, INC. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Spectrum Associates, INC (Cage Code: 55723). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03825QB0000133,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000133” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03825QB0000133”.
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 Twenty Four (24), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Thirty Six (36). 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)
It is the Government's belief that Spectrum Associates, 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.
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.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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 15 August 2025 at 9:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03825QB0000133 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements 70Z03825QB0000133.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Terms and Conditions - 70Z03825QB0000133.pdf | ||
| Redacted J and A - 70Z03825QB0000133.pdf |
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