Cable Assemby
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking 94 CABLE ASSY units (NSN: 4010-01-HR1-1966, P/N: 700-183-2) for MH-65 helicopters. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) with an anticipated sole-source award to Loos & Co, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to critical safety and traceability requirements. However, other responsible sources with the expertise and capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers. Offers are due April 22, 2026, at 09:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 94 units of CABLE ASSY (NSN: 4010-01-HR1-1966, Part Number: 700-183-2). All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items and possess clear, documented traceability to the OEM, Loos & Co, Inc. (Cage Code: 59157). No substitute or alternate parts will be considered; only new parts will be accepted. The requested delivery date is September 1, 2026. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 70Z03826QB0000091
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (anticipated Sole Source)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Set-Aside: Restricted / Anticipated Sole Source
- Offers Due: April 22, 2026, 09:00 am EDT
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Department/Agency: Department of Homeland Security / US Coast Guard / Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
- Product Service Code: 4010 (Chain And Wire Rope)
Evaluation & Award
Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an approved source, accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and full traceability. Standard evaluation criteria are not applicable due to the sole-source nature of this acquisition, which is justified under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1, citing safety concerns if parts are not sourced from the OEM.
Submission Requirements
Quotations must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days. Offerors must complete the “Requirement” document (Attachment 1) with unit prices. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil. The subject line of the email must include “70Z03826QB0000091”. Phone call quotes will not be accepted. F.O.B. Destination is the requested delivery term; offers proposing F.O.B. origin must specify estimated shipping costs.