Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for thepurchase of repair parts in support of C-27J Aircraft

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Leonardo-Finmeccanica, Italian manufacturer of the C27j Spartans Transport Aircraft(CAGE CODE A1512) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

This a priority REQUEST to support aircrafts in need of repair
parts. This special notice will posted for five (5) calendar days. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which, if received by 3:30pm on 26 October will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Only the exact part numbers listed on the Purchase Order will be accepted. All equipment must meet the OEM specifications. The specifications are proprietary to the OEM. Complete specifications and drawings for these components are not available for distribution by the Coast Guard. The original certification documentation from the OEM for each part number identified in the schedule is required to be included with the part at the time of shipment. In addition, if the source of supply is other than the OEM, documented traceability of the equipment to the OEM is required. Competition will be limited to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or any source that can provide the part numbers identified in the schedule with the documentation certification requirements

Please see attachment for requested repair parts.
Quotes may be submitted electronically to:
Domingo Cruz Jr.
Purchasing Agent
HC-27J Project
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Domingo.Cruz2@uscg.mil