MH-65E Weight on Wheels Switch

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 70Z03826QB0000067 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 Total Small Business Set-Aside 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 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.  All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Safran Landing Systems (Cage Code F0189). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.   

See attached documents titled:
“Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000067” and
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000067”.

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, by up to a quantity of five (5), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of ten (10).  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)

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. 

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

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 18 March 2026 at 12:00pm EDT.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to alisha.m.colson@uscg.mil.  Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000067 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.