MH-65 Repair of Engine Extinguishers

The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting quotations for the repair and overhaul of 16 MH-65 engine extinguishers (Part Number 10230-01, NSN 1680-14-562-8832) through Solicitation Number 70Z03826QB0000052, issued as a request for quotation for commercial items. This is a sole-source procurement anticipated to be awarded to Shoreline Marine, Inc. DBA Safetech (CAGE Code 06ZV6), though all responsible sources are invited to submit offers. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise, access to engineering data, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts capability to perform the required repairs, with specific emphasis on the ability to release, capture, re-use, and refill hazardous extinguishing agents and conduct hydrostatic testing. The acquisition will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis with no competitive evaluation; pricing reasonableness will be the determining factor for award. The solicitation closes on February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, with all quotations and questions to be submitted via email to Alisha.M.Colson@uscg.mil with the solicitation number in the subject line; phone call quotes will not be accepted.

This procurement has no small business set-aside designation. Shoreline Marine, Inc. DBA Safetech is identified as the anticipated awardee based on being the only known source with the specialized capability to perform the required hazardous agent handling and certification requirements. The exact contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. The contractor must complete test and evaluation within 15 calendar days of component receipt to determine if items are Ready for Installation (RFI) or Beyond Economical Repair (BER), with overhaul of non-RFI components required within 30 calendar days of receipt. All work must be performed at the contractor's facility or USCG-approved facility, and all deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Contractors must maintain current FAA, EASA, DOD, OEM, NADCAP, and/or USCG certifications throughout contract performance and comply with ISO 9001 or AS9110 quality management system requirements.