SAM #70Z03827QE0000001

USCG seeks evaluation and calibration of Safran Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets

The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is seeking OEM evaluation and calibration of flight-critical Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets used for MH-65 aircraft maintenance. - Government buyer: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC). - OEM / known source: Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics USA, LLC (CAGE 003T0); the Coast Guard identifies Safran as the sole source with the technical data needed for this work. - Equipment in scope: TEST SET, ACT/TRIM/F, part number 418-65037-004 — 3 units in the base requirement and an option for up to 10 additional units (maximum 13). - Requested services: Evaluate and calibrate the sets. Any necessary repairs or replacement parts must be quoted separately and require written Contracting Officer authorization and funding before repair work begins. - Notable requirements: Repairs must restore units to ready-for-issue condition under applicable OEM specifications. The sets support MH-65 series actuators and Trim/Feel units, identified as flight-critical safety items. A Certificate of Conformance and applicable aviation quality, packaging, and shipping requirements apply. - Delivery and option: Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order; early and partial deliveries are acceptable. The option may be exercised within one year after award or another mutually agreed period. - Technical information: USCG drawings, specifications, and schematics are unavailable to the government.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.201 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 70Z03827QE0000001 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, in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

IAW RFO 6.103-1(a), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics USA, LLC (CAGE Code 003T0) as the only known source of the required services. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,350 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the evaluation possibly leading to the repair of the following items:

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Nomenclature:                          Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets

Part Number:                            418-65037-004

Quantity:                                  Three (3) each

Optional Quantity:*                                     up to ten (10) each

Manufacturer CAGE Code:       003T0

Turnaround Time (TAT):          30 days after receipt of order (ARO­)

* We propose including an addendum to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4 that will allow the USCG to send in additional units for evaluation and calibration by order modification. The cost of any necessary repairs and/or replacement parts would be negotiated and funded separately. The proposed addendum is:

52.212-4          Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items                                              Nov 2023

Addendum 1

Option for the Evaluation of Additional Units:

At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the evaluation of three (3) each Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets. IAW this addendum, the USCG may require the evaluation of up to an additional ten (10) each Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets at the same price, terms, and conditions as specified in the purchase order. The Contractor shall quote any repairs identified during the evaluation separately for approval and funding by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award or another mutually agreed upon date. The turn-around time for the evaluation and calibration of additional units shall be the same as called for in the order unless the parties otherwise agree.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please read the following attachments for additional information on work scope, applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

Statement of Work (SOW) Terms and Conditions Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 03 November 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 05 November 2026. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03827QE0000001 in the subject line. 

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