Procurement of MH-65E aircraft battery cell

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000001 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 through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 335910.  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is being solicited as a full and open competitive requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that one or more Indefinite Delivery - Requirements type contract(s) with firm fixed pricing will be awarded from the solicitation. The anticipated period of performance will be five (5) years total consisting of one (1) one-year base period, and if exercised, up to four (4) one-year option periods, this contract will not exceed five (5) years.

See the following attached documents titled:

• “Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies 70Z03826QB0000001” and
• “Attachment 2 – Provisions, Clauses, and Terms and Conditions 70Z03826QB0000001”

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.  The Government will ensure all procurements are awarded 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) and traceability to the OEM.   

The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.  All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Saft American Inc. (Cage Code 09052). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source. Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM.  The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, outlines certification procedures. 

Alternate parts will be authorized if they are an approved alternate under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) catalog system, which improves interoperability between NATO and commercial cataloging systems. Alternate parts must satisfy all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration of the United States Coast Guard MH-65E aircraft. Any alternate parts must be approved prior to contract award by SRR Engineering.

NO SUBSTITUTE 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 07 May 2026 at 12:00 pm EST. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Destiny.A.Ornelas2@uscg.mil.  Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000001 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.