Procurement of Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft
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 (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for the Procurement of Various Spares for the MH-65E Aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000013) for commercial items. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery - Requirements type with firm fixed pricing, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Quotations are due by May 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of new, airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts for the MH-65E aircraft. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Newly manufactured commercial items must come from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Offerors must provide necessary certification, including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and their own COC. Traceability to the OEM must have only two exchanges prior to USCG delivery. Alternate parts are authorized if approved under the NATO catalog system and satisfy form, fit, and function requirements, subject to SRR Engineering approval. NO SUBSTITUTE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery - Requirements, Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period + four (4) one-year option periods (total 5 years)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336413, 1,250 Employees)
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT (extended by Amendment 3)
- Published: May 11, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, considering three factors:
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items approved by an OEM or authorized distributor, meeting OEM specifications for form, fit, and function. Quotes for only the base period will be found technically unacceptable.
- Past Performance: Assessed on demonstrated record of relevant performance, including quality, delivery, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, with Attachment 1 (Schedule) requiring completed unit prices. Unbalanced option period prices may lead to unacceptability.
The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards covering different subsets of CLINs, or no award. An assumed administrative cost of $500 per contract will be factored into multiple award decisions.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Attachments: Bidders must utilize "Attachment 1 – Requirements" (Excel spreadsheet detailing parts and quantities) for pricing and "Attachment 2 – Terms and Conditions" for contractual clauses and evaluation criteria.
- Submission: Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Charles.B.Colson2@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation 70Z03826QB0000013 in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
- Manufacturer Code: Refers to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the quoted part.
- No Drawings: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency.