SAM #70Z03826QB0000071

This procurement opportunity involves the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center's request for MH-65 helicopter spare parts, specifically a Connecting Link Rig, to be sourced exclusively from Airbus Helicopters Inc. - Government Buyer: - US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): - Airbus Helicopters Inc. (CAGE Code: 3GSZ1) - Vendors: - Only vendors able to supply new, genuine Airbus Helicopters Inc. parts with traceability will be considered - Products Requested: - Connecting Link Rig - Part Number: 366D18707 - NSN: 3040-01-334-8335 - Quantity: 15 units (with option for increased quantity) - Requirements: - All parts must be newly manufactured, genuine OEM, and traceable to Airbus Helicopters Inc. - No substitute or alternate parts will be accepted - Certificate of Conformance (COC) required per Federal Aviation Regulation Part 21 and FAR 52.246-15 - Delivery is FOB destination to the Aviation Logistics Center - Option for increased quantity under FAR 52.217-6 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Aviation Logistics Center, 1664 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 - Notable Details: - No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency - Delivery requested by specified date; see attachment for details

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 70Z03826QB0000071 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 Inc. (Cage Code: 3GSZ1). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000071,”

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000071” and

“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000071”.

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.

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 26 March 2026 at 0900 EDT.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alisha.M.Colson@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000071 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.