SAM #70Z03826QB0000075

This procurement opportunity from the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina seeks special purpose cable for the MH-65E helicopter. - Government Buyer: - US Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Department of Homeland Security - OEM Requirement: - All cables must be traceable to W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Cage Code 541Q2) - FAA approval required for all parts - Vendors must provide newly manufactured commercial items with certificate of conformance and OEM traceability - Products Requested: - Special Purpose Cable, 70 feet in length - NSN: 5995-01-656-9656 - Part Number: RCN8800-24D-22P-H - Quantity: 10 units (with option to increase up to 20 units) - Notable Requirements: - Total Small Business Set-Aside - No drawings, specifications, or schematics provided by the agency - Option to increase quantity within one year of award - Place of Performance/Delivery: - US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center, 1664 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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 70Z03826QB0000075 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 Manufacturer (OEM), W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Cage Code 541Q2) Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.   

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000075” and

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000075”.

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 Ten (10), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Twenty (20).  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.

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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.  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) 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 01 April 2026 at 11:00 am EDT.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil.  Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000075 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.