SAM #20121QPR260000517

Sole Source Procurement of Customized Aviation Tools and Toolboxes for USCG MH-65E Helicopters

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay for aviation tools and toolboxes to support maintenance of MH-65E helicopters. - Agency: US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, Department of Homeland Security - Sole source vendor: Snap-on Industrial - Purpose: Support maintenance and operational readiness of 10 MH-65E helicopters for the new USCG HAIWING - Products required: - 6 Hangar Boxes, each with ~2,012 customized tools (wrenches, power tools, pneumatic tools, toolboxes, laser-cut foam storage, measurement/inspection tools) - 1 Heavy Maintenance Box - Shop tools and toolboxes for Avionics, Helicopter, Metal, and Survival Shops - Customization: Tools and toolboxes must meet proprietary specifications for MH-65E helicopter maintenance - Justification: Snap-on Industrial is the only source capable of meeting these proprietary requirements - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source designation

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The United States Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay intends to award a

sole source purchase order using the procedures in Federal Acquisition

Regulation Revolutionary Overhaul (FAR RFO) 12.102(a), as Snap-on Industrial has been

deemed the only source available to meet this specific requirement due to

specifications and customization needed for the new USCG HAIWING are

proprietary to the original equipment manufacturer. This purchase order is

intended to be awarded to Snap-on Industrial for the acquisition of 6 Hangar boxes, 1

Heavy Maintenance Box, and all shop tools and boxes for the Avionics, Helicopter, Metal,

and Survival Shops to support the operations and maintenance of the HAIWING and its 10

MH-65E helicopters which are instrumental in preserving the aircraft's operational integrity

and maintaining the unit's multiple no-fail mission-ready status.

Each Aviation Hangar Box shall be customized with high-quality tools for maintenance,

repair and upkeep of the MH 65E helicopters ensuring the continuous maintenance and

availability of the RWAI fleet for all missions requiring rotary-wing aircraft. Adequate

outfitting of these tools are critical for the aircraft’s operational readiness. These tools

range 2,012 pieces designed to complete each Hanger deck toolboxes that include

including wrenches, power tools, pneumatic tools, toolboxes, laser-cut foam tool storage,

and other measurement/inspection tools.

The anticipated NAICS code for this action is 333991 - Power Driven Hand Tool

Manufacturing. The anticipated PSC code action is 5180 - Sets, Kits, and Outfits Of Hand

Tools, Marine Hardware. Both of these codes are subject to change.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or

quotations. Any party who believes they can perform this requirement

should submit a capability statement for consideration by the government.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract

based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the

government. Information received will be considered solely for the

purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by

responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a

capability statement by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time on September 22, 2026.

Responses, including questions about this notice, shall be sent via email to

the KO, Katherine M. Discenza at Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil or KO Serio A. Cosby at

Sergio.a.cosby@uscg.mil.

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