Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source BOA

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 70Z03825QB0000027 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 2025-01 Effective November 12, 2024.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a restricted requirement with intent to award to Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-19-G-0012.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price delivery order shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Kentucky Corporation (Cage Code 6S4S0) as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation (Cage Code: 0B9R9). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from the OEM or an OEM approved source.

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements – 70Z03825QB0000027,”

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000027” and

“Redacted J and A – 70Z03825QB0000027”.

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) applies to this acquisition and is tailored as follows:

For Line Item 1, the Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule by up to a quantity of Twenty-Five (25), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Fifty (50). For Line Item 2, the Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Scheduleby up to a quantity of Twenty-Five (25), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Thirty-Five (35). The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within one calendar year after Delivery Order award.  Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items call for under the Delivery 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 Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Kentucky Corporation is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts with the packaging requirements stated in the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM). 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 26 November 2024 at 11:00am EST.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Maggie.D.Cox@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03825QB0000027 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.