Procurement of Rubber Coated Material for use on MH-65E Aircraft
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826QB0000074
- Agency
-
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
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring 15 yards of rubber coated material (NSN 1560-01-HS1-9569, Part Number ARC57242) for use on MH-65E Aircraft through Request for Quotation 70Z03826QB0000074. All materials must be sourced from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Aero Rubber Co Inc. (CAGE Code 64665), with complete traceability documentation from an OEM-approved source maintained throughout the supply chain. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items matching exact part numbers from the OEM or OEM-approved sources, with award proceeding to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Quotations must be submitted with firm pricing held for 60 calendar days from receipt, and the solicitation due date is April 3, 2026, with a requested delivery date of April 10, 2026. All delivered materials must include a Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with contract conditions and demonstrating clear, documented, and auditable traceability from the manufacturing source.
This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and is anticipated to be awarded on a sole-source basis to Aero Rubber Co Inc. based on justification that only one source is available due to OEM designation and aircraft safety considerations. The contract includes an optional increased quantity clause allowing the Government to increase the order by up to 15 additional units at the quoted unit price within one year of purchase order award, for a maximum total of 30 yards. The specific pricing and contract value have not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. Delivery is required on an F.O.B. Destination basis to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with electronic payment via FAR 52.232-33 and invoicing to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil. The contractor must comply with extensive quality assurance, packaging, and security requirements applicable to USCG aircraft parts and must immediately notify the Government of any non-conforming items, counterfeit parts, or product changes.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
***The purpose of Amendment 1 is to correct the terms and conditions. See Attached “Amendment 1 – Terms and Conditions” for detail.
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 70Z03826QB0000074 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 Aero Rubber Co Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aero Rubber Co Inc. (Cage Code: 64665). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000074,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000074” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000074”.
52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) applies to this acquisition and is tailored as follows:
The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule, for Line Item 1 by up to a quantity of Fifteen (15), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Thirty (30). The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within one calendar year after Purchase Order award. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items call for under the Purchase 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 the OEM, Aero Rubber Co 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 (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outlines 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 3 April 2026 at 11:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000074 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 70Z03826QB0000074 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 Aero Rubber Co Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aero Rubber Co Inc. (Cage Code: 64665). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000074,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000074” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000074”.
52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) applies to this acquisition and is tailored as follows:
The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule, for Line Item 1 by up to a quantity of Fifteen (15), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Thirty (30). The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within one calendar year after Purchase Order award. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items call for under the Purchase 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 the OEM, Aero Rubber Co 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 (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outlines 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 3 April 2026 at 11:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000074 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 - Terms and Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000074..pdf | ||
| Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000074.pdf | ||
| Terms and Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000074.pdf | ||
| Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000074.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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