Parachute Tether Harnesses
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03825QE0000064
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is seeking to procure parachute tether harnesses through a sole-source acquisition from Butler Parachute Systems, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer. The procurement involves two specific part numbers of tether harnesses used for aerial drop operations to prevent personnel from falling from aircraft, with all items required to be factory new with complete traceability to the manufacturer. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15, along with manufacturer certification and traceability documentation. The evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, fair and reasonable pricing, and the contractor's ability to meet responsibility determination requirements. Quotations are due by August 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of August 11, 2025, and submissions should be emailed to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil with the solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000064 in the subject line.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as an unrestricted requirement, though Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. (CAGE Code: 0D4Z0) is identified as the sole source supplier due to their proprietary design of the harnesses specifically for Coast Guard use. The contract will likely result in a firm-fixed price purchase order covering 70 medium-sized tether harnesses (NSN: 1680-01-HS3-7452) and 10 small-sized tether harnesses (NSN: 1680-01-HS3-7423). The delivery timeline is specified as 50 weeks from contract award, with the small business size standard set at 550 employees under NAICS code 314999. Performance will take place within the United States, supporting the Coast Guard's critical aviation mission requirements for personnel safety during aerial operations.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 70Z03825QE0000064 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-04, effective 11 June 2025.
IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) – Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. (CAGE Code: 0D4Z0) as the only known source of supply. Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All parts shall have clear traceability to the OEM. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be FACTORY NEW.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 314999. The small business size standard is 550 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis for the items listed in the attached Schedule of Supplies. A redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers IAW the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. All items shall be NEW approved items.
Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide the necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and its own COC.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.
Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:
- Attachment I – Schedule of Supplies
- Attachment II - Terms and Conditions FAC 2025-04 eff 11Jun2025
- Attachment III - Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition-Redacted
The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 4 August 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The anticipated award date is on or about 11 August 2025.Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000064 in the subject line.
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