MH-65 Towing Kit
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826QB0000132
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1620 Aircraft Landing Gear Components
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard seeks four MH-65 Towing Kits (NSN 1620-14-397-0839, Part Number 18855-000-01) manufactured by Safran Landing Systems EX Messier Dowty, with quotations due June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. This is a brand-name restricted commercial items acquisition under a sole-source justification to Airbus Helicopters Inc., foreclosing full and open competition.
Place of performance is the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Delivery is required by November 9, 2026 on an F.O.B. Destination basis. All parts must demonstrate clear, complete, and auditable traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or FAA AC 00-56 certified vendors; quotes will only be considered from certified vendors or the aircraft/part OEM. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. The NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
Evaluation applies a lowest-price-technically-acceptable methodology: the government reviews offers in ascending price order and awards to the first offer rated technically acceptable based on the offeror's ability to supply new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or OEM-approved sources matching exact part numbers. Technical acceptability requires a completed Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with FAR clause 52.246-15. Prices are evaluated for fair and reasonableness, including any quantity or prompt payment discounts. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Quotations and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Offers remain firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.
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 70Z03826QB0000132 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), Safran Landing Systems EX Messier Dowty (Cage Code F0189). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or approved source.
If not the part or aircraft OEM, Confirmation of Certification under the FAA AC 00-56 program is required. Quotes will only be considered from certified vendors or the aircraft/part OEM.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000132,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000132”, and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000132”
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.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 09 June 2026 at 09:00am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000132 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000132.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Terms Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000132.pdf | ||
| Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000132.pdf |
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