FWD Door Window for MH-65E Aircraft

The contract solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000045 issued by the United States Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC requests quotations for an indefinite delivery requirements (IDIQ) contract to provide various spare parts for the MH-65E aircraft, specifically from Airbus Helicopters, Inc., the sole approved source and U.S. representative of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters, France. This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR Subpart 12.102(b), conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR subpart 12.202. The contract includes a shortened base period from award through December 31, 2026, with up to four one-year option periods thereafter. The items under this contract fall under NAICS code 336413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, but no set-aside applies. Offers must be submitted via email by May 29, 2026, and price evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable due to the non-competitive nature of the acquisition. The contract’s scope covers delivery and incorporation of EH-65E aircraft spare parts such as hoses, deflectors, seal covers, and tail rotor gearboxes, with firm fixed-price IDIQ pricing established for each line item across the base and option periods. All parts must meet strict airworthiness standards, including FAA certification, Certificates of Conformance, and full traceability from manufacture to delivery. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC with government personnel responsible for inspection activities. Packaging and preservation are required to prevent damage and corrosion for at least one year in storage, with distinct labeling and marking criteria both internally and externally on shipments. The contract includes applicable FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower rights, subcontractor restrictions, and compliance with security prohibitions regarding covered telecommunications equipment. Invoicing will be electronic and handled through the USCG fiscal office, with payment following standard FAR commercial item procedures. The award will be made based on fair and reasonable pricing due to the sole-source arrangement, and the contractor must comply with special contract requirements, including anti-trafficking regulations and evaluation of options.