RT-VERT. MTNG TRAY FOR US ON THE MH-65
The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is procuring vertical mounting trays for the MH-65 helicopter. This request for quotation (RFQ), solicitation 70Z03826QB0000126, is a restricted requirement. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Chelton Avionics Inc., identifying them as the only source capable of providing genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts with required traceability. The order includes 35 base units and an option for up to 50 additional units, totaling a maximum of 85. Parts must be new and FAA-approved. A documented paper trail tracing parts back to Cobham Management Services Inc. (Cage Code: 1B7G3) is required. Quotes are due June 11, 2026. No technical drawings or schematics will be provided. The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is purchasing Vertical Mounting Trays for MH-65 aircraft. This firm-fixed-price procurement follows FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. While a sole-source award to Chelton Avionics Inc. (Canyon Aeroconnect) is anticipated, the solicitation is open to sources that can meet the technical and traceability standards. This procurement is for vertical mounting trays (NSN 5975-01-474-3694, P/N 300-316605-01) for MH-65 helicopters. The Aviation Logistics Center plans a sole-source award to Chelton Avionics Inc. (Canyon Aeroconnect). The agency will evaluate quotes from sources demonstrating the ability to provide genuine OEM parts with auditable traceability.
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***The purpose of Amendment 1 is to cancel the solicitation in its entirety due to changes in the requirement. 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 solicita...
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“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000126” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000126”.
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, for Line Item 1 by up to a quantity of Fifty (50), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Eighty Five (85). 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.
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It is the Government's belief that Chelton Avionics Inc. is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts. 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.
Alternate part numbers will be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best value to the Government is always the goal, but 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). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline these certification procedures.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 11 June 2026 at 11:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to [email protected]. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000126 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.