SAM #70Z03826QB0000176

USCG MH-65 Helicopter Engine Extinguisher Overhaul and Supply

This procurement opportunity is for the overhaul and supply of engine extinguishers used on US Coast Guard MH-65 helicopters, managed by the Department of Homeland Security's USCG Aviation Logistics Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - United States Coast Guard (USCG) - Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), COCO Office, Short Range Recovery (SRR) Product Line Division - OEMs and Vendors: - L’HOTELLIER SAS (OEM, Cage Code: F9211) - SafeTech USA, Inc. (sole approved MRO facility and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Overhaul services for engine extinguishers (NSN 1680-14-562-8832, Part Number 10230-01) - Initial quantity: 25 units - Option to increase by up to 50 units (total possible: 75 units) - Test and evaluation/BER (Beyond Economical Repair) services for additional units (quantity TBD) - Overhaul includes hydrostatic testing, corrosion control, inspection, replacement of defective parts, and proper handling of extinguishing agents - Delivery deadlines: 15 days for test/evaluation, 30 days for overhaul after receipt - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All parts must be new, genuine, and traceable to OEM L’HOTELLIER SAS; no substitutes or alternates allowed - FAA approval and Certificate of Conformance (COC) required for all parts - Only SafeTech USA, Inc. is authorized to perform overhaul in North America - Quality assurance documentation and relevant certifications required - Overhaul must restore extinguishers to Ready for Installation (RFI) condition per OEM specifications

Description

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 70Z03826QB0000176 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 SafeTech USA, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), L’HOTELLIER SAS (Cage Code: F9211). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000176,”

“Statement of Work – 70Z03826QB0000176,”

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000176” and

“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000176”.

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, for Line Item 1 by up to a quantity of Fifty (50), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Seventy-five (75). 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)

It is the Government's belief that SafeTech USA, 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 3 August 2026 at 10:00 am EDT.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email toAlex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000176 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.

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