# MH-65 Bearing Support

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z03826qb0000198

- Solicitation number: 70Z03826QB0000198
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Coast Guard
- Contracting office: Aviation Logistics Center (Alc) (70Z038)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3110 Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
- First posted: August 18, 2026
- Last posted: August 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f20707354b5a4d1aa44f58fce3a042ce/view

## Description

*Amendment 1 is to extend the closing date and time for receipt of offers to 24 August 2026 at 10am EDT. * 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 70Z03826QB0000198 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 Airbus Helicopters, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters (ets De Marignane)

**(Cage Code:** F0210). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source. See attached documents titled: “Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000198,” “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000198” and “Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000198”. It is the Government's belief that Airbus Helicopters, 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, Part 21, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline 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 24 August 2026 at 10:00am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000198 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (UEI LAD2HL1R71Z3)
- Contract: 70Z03826PF0000567, purchase order
- Obligated: $19,332.48
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000198 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 70Z038 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826PF0000567_7008_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 49537993a6cb499dbb59ef76caef60e3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/49537993a6cb499dbb59ef76caef60e3/view
- August 20, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice f20707354b5a4d1aa44f58fce3a042ce. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f20707354b5a4d1aa44f58fce3a042ce/view

## Points of contact

- Selmary Melendez, Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil
- Hartley K. Askew, hartley.k.askew2@uscg.mil

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