PROCUREMENT OF FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR USE ON MH-65

This solicitation, numbered 70Z03826QB0000157, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation (RFQ) issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 for the procurement of newly manufactured flexible pipe components intended for use on MH-65 aircraft, with the procurement managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The requirement is unrestricted and open to all responsible sources, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. All parts must be commercially manufactured and traceable through a complete, documented, and auditable paper trail back to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Airbus Helicopters (Cage Code F0210). Only airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specification parts will be accepted, and each item must be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Conformance from an authorized source, detailing nomenclature, manufacturer part number, and date of manufacture. Additionally, Production Approval Holders must provide a copy of their FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval or equivalent manufacturing authority. Traceability is mandatory with delivery, and failure to provide an unbroken chain of ownership from the OEM to delivery may result in rejection of both delivery and payment. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements: each part must be individually packed in sealed envelopes, boxes, cartons, or crates, with internal packing material preventing damage during shipment, handling, and one year of warehouse storage; packaging materials such as popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam, and peanuts are prohibited. All containers must be labeled internally with NSN, part number, serial number, quantity, nomenclature, delivery order number, and line item number, while external labeling must include a packing list, certification documentation, and critical shipment details including contractor information. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by USCG personnel, with serial-numbered items subject to additional Quality Assurance review. Offers must be submitted via email by the deadline of 06 July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and must include the completed “Requirements” Excel sheet with unit pricing, quantity discounts, and prompt payment terms clearly indicated. The evaluation process will award to the lowest-priced offeror first rated technically acceptable, with only the lowest quotation undergoing technical evaluation until an acceptable offer is identified. Contractors must also comply with FAR-mandated flow-downs to their entire supply chain, retain all records per FAR 4.7, permit government