MH-65E Various Spare Parts

The U.S. Coast Guard requires the procurement of various spare parts for the MH-65E Short Range Recovery (SRR) aircraft, specifically sourced from Airbus France, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with cage code F0210. These parts must be acquired either directly from the OEM or solely from the prime contractor, Airbus Helicopters, Inc., a large business entity. The contract is expected to be awarded on a sole source basis, reflecting the unique capability and proprietary nature of Airbus as the single provider. This procurement opportunity is identified under solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000045, with the forecast posted on March 6, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 336413, which pertains to aircraft manufacturing. The place of performance is in Grand Prairie, Texas, and there are designated points of contact for the procurement, including a contracting official and a small business specialist to assist with inquiries. There is no set-aside for small or other businesses, indicating the procurement is open solely to the identified prime contractor without competitive bidding.