MH-65 plug-in union

Open Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
70Z03827QB0000006
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks 117 plug-in union components (NSN 4730-14-374-1357, part number DHS613-513.41) for MH-65 helicopters, with quotations due October 27, 2026. This is a brand-name, sole-source procurement directed to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, issued as a combined synopsis and RFQ under FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Class Deviation 25-21.

Place of performance is the United States, with delivery to USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina by December 18, 2026. All parts must be new manufactured items from Airbus Helicopters (CAGE Code F0210) or an OEM-approved source, with clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the OEM. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Award will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest priced offeror rated technically acceptable. The government will evaluate only the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability; if unacceptable, evaluation proceeds in order of lowest priced offers. All prices must be firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date. Deliverables require Certificate of Conformance and full traceability documentation; excluded packaging includes popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam, and peanuts.

FAR clause 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity, applies. The government may increase the quantity by up to 115 units at the quoted unit price, with a maximum total of 232 units, exercisable within one calendar year after purchase order award.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 70Z03827QB0000006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

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 will be awarded on a brand name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters (Cage Code F0210). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or
approved source.

See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03827QB0000006,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03827QB0000006”, and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03827QB0000006”

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, by up to a quantity of One Hundred Fifteen (115), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Two Hundred Thirty Two (232). 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)

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. The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing
quality or safety of flight.

No 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, outlines certification procedures.

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

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 27 October 2026 at 09:00am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03827QB0000006 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.

Files

File Type Posted
Terms and Conditions - 70Z03827QB0000006.pdf PDF
Requirements - 70Z03827QB0000006.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Redacted J and A - 70Z03827QB0000006.pdf PDF

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