Special Purpose Cable for use on the MH-65E 70Z03826QB0000075
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AI-generated · Mar 24, 2026Supply of special purpose cable for use on the MH-65E helicopter. All parts must be traceable to the OEM (W.L. Gore & Associates) with a complete, auditable paper trail from an approved source; newly manufactured commercial items must come from sources that can provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and OEM traceability. The government will not provide drawings, specifications, or schematics, so bidders must rely on airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications, and items must be approved under FAA guidelines (Part 21) to ensure aircrew safety, using only airworthy commercial or standard military parts.
An option allows increasing the quantity by up to 10 units (to a maximum of 20) at the unit price, to be exercised unilaterally by the Contracting Officer within one year of award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate as the original order unless otherwise agreed.
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 70Z03826QB0000075 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 Total Small Business Set-Aside 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 will be awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Cage Code 541Q2) Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source. See attached documents titled: Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000075 and Terms and Conditions 70Z03826QB0000075 . 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, by up to a quantity of Ten (10), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Twenty (20). 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) 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. The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded 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) and traceability to the OEM. The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, outlines certification procedures. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 01 April 2026 at 11:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000075 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
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