Procurement of Connecting Link Rig for use on MH-65
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826QB0000099
- Agency
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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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard is conducting a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of Connecting Link Rigs (Part Number 366-D-187-05, NSN 3040-01-333-9553) for use on MH-65 helicopters under RFQ 70Z03826QB0000099. This is a request for quotation for commercial items issued in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6, with solicitation documents effective as of November 28, 2025. Key contract requirements mandate that all parts must have clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (Cage Code 3GSZ1), and must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure aircrew safety. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or OEM-approved sources, with responses rated as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." Quotations must be received by April 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. EDT, with pricing held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
This procurement is not subject to any small business set-asides, and the Coast Guard anticipates awarding the firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., as the government believes it is the only known source capable of providing genuine OEM parts with requisite traceability and airworthiness certifications. The contract will require 20 units of the Connecting Link Rig with a scheduled delivery date of March 1, 2027, to be delivered FOB Destination to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. All items must include Certificates of Conformance (COC) signed by authorized officials of approved sources, along with Certificate of Airworthiness per FAA procedures (FAA Form 8130-3/8130-4 or EASA Form 1) and PMA documentation where applicable. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the destination by USCG personnel, and payment will be made electronically via electronic funds transfer (EFT) once all items have been receipted. The specific budget or award value has not been disclosed in this solicitation notice.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***The purpose of Amendment 1 is to change the closing date and time to April 15, 2026, at 11:30 am EDT.***
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 70Z03826QB0000099 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 shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to Airbus Helicopters, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (Cage Code: 3GSZ1). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000099,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000099” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000099”.
It is the Government's belief that Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts. 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 15 April 2026 at 11:30 am EST. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000099 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Update #1 ·
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 70Z03826QB0000099 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 shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to Airbus Helicopters, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (Cage Code: 3GSZ1). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000099,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000099” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000099”.
It is the Government's belief that Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts. 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 17 April 2026 at 12:00 pm EST. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000099 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000099.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000099.pdf | ||
| Terms and Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000099.pdf |
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