MH-65 BRAND NAME SPARE PARTS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, 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 70Z03825QB0000124 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04 Effective June 11, 2025. 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 will be awarded on a brand name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Vendors quoting on this solicitation must be certified under the FAA AC00-56 program. The following is a link to the FAA-AC00-56 Advisory Circular website: http://www.aviationsuppliers.org/FAA-AC00-56. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), The Timken Corporation (Cage Code 60038).

Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or approved source. See attached documents titled: “Requirements – 70Z03825QB0000124,” “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QB0000124”, and “Redacted J and A – 70Z03825QB0000124” 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) applies to this acquisition and is tailored as follows:

For Line Item 1, the Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule, by up to a quantity of One Hundred (100), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Two Hundred Fifty (250). For Line Item 2, the Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule, by up to a quantity of One Hundred (100), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Two Hundred Fifty (250).

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) 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 shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. No alternate part numbers will be accepted. Alternate Manufacturers will be considered if they are an approved alternate under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) catalog system, which improves interoperability between NATO and commercial cataloging systems. 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, outlines certification procedures.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.