PROCUREMENT OF TERMINAL CLAMP FOR USE ON MH-65

This solicitation, numbered 70Z03826QB0000103, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for the procurement of a terminal clamp used on the MH-65 aircraft, issued under FAR subpart 12.6 as a commercial items solicitation. The requirement is unrestricted, open to all responsible sources, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 336413 and a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. All parts must be newly manufactured commercial items sourced exclusively from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Breeze-Eastern LLC (CAGE 08484), or an OEM-approved source, with complete, auditable traceability documented from origin through delivery. A Certificate of Conformance (FAR 52.246-15) is mandatory, and parts must comply with FAA airworthiness standards, including PMA documentation where applicable. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the government; offerors must rely solely on the provided requirements document. The solicitation specifies F.O.B. Destination delivery to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, with inspection and acceptance performed by government personnel upon receipt. Packaging must exclude prohibited materials such as Styrofoam and peanut packing; each item must be individually enclosed with proper labeling including NSN, part number, serial number, and delivery order details, and preserved to prevent degradation for up to one year of storage. Quotations must be submitted via email by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with no phone submissions accepted. Award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where only technically acceptable offers are evaluated for price, and the lowest-priced acceptable offer will be selected. The government will issue a firm-fixed price purchase order upon award. Payment will be processed electronically via EFT to the designated USCG fiscal office, and contractors must maintain comprehensive records as required by FAR 4.7. All contract clauses, including restrictions on subcontractor sales, mandatory code of conduct, personal identity verification for facility access, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, are incorporated by reference, and flow-down obligations extend to all tiers of the supply chain. Any changes to parts, processes, or suppliers require prior government approval, and immediate notification is required for any potential counterfeit, suspect, or non-airworthy components.