SAM #70Z03826QB0000189

USCG Sole Source Procurement of Airbus Helicopters 9 Frame D-Ring Kits

This opportunity involves the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center's procurement of specialized helicopter safety equipment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (Elizabeth City, NC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus Helicopters (ets de Marignane) (CAGE Code: F0210) is the sole OEM - Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is the designated vendor - Products/Services Requested: - 10 units of the 9 FRAME D-RING KIT - Part Number: 366A08-3630-AA - NSN: 5365-01-HS3-5396 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only new, genuine OEM parts from Airbus Helicopters are acceptable - All parts must have clear traceability to the OEM (Airbus Helicopters) - No substitutes or alternate parts permitted - All items must be FAA-approved for aircrew safety - Certificate of Conformance (COC) required for all parts - No technical drawings, specifications, or schematics are provided by the agency - Delivery is required by the specified date with FOB destination terms

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 70Z03826QB0000189 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 – 70Z03826QB0000189,”  

“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000189” and 

“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000189”. 

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 06 August 2026 at 11:00am EDT.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Selmary.MelendezGonzalez3@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000189 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted. 

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