We are seeking quotes for repair of the fixed hoist arm used on the MH-65 helicopter for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Scope of work: Repair of the fixed hoist arm for the MH-65 aircraft, per the attached Statement of Work and Requirements.
Technical capability: Sources must have the technical expertise, engineering data, and OEM parts needed to perform the repairs.
Award type: Firm-fixed price purchase order, anticipated as a sole source award to Advantage Aviation Technologies (CAGE 6A6S2).
Size standard: NAICS 488190 with a $40 million small business size standard; other responsible sources may still submit quotes.
Wage compliance: Wage Determination 2015-5231 Rev 34 is attached and applies to the work.
Quote deadline: Latest extension (Amendment 6) is November 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST; email quotes to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil citing 70Z03826QB0000205, no phone quotes.
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Licenses and certifications
Contractor must be certified and maintain a quality system complying with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent. (Attachment 1, p. 3)
Pricing format
Firm fixed price per CLIN: CLIN 1 repair (includes T/E fee) for 8 EA, and CLIN 2 test and evaluation for scrap items, quantity TBD. (Attachment 3, p. 1)
Government is not liable for amounts above the firm fixed price unless the KO gives prior written authorization. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Scope highlights
Repair 8 ARM, FIXED HOIST units (P/N 366A84-0250-02) for the USCG MH-65 helicopter; repair must be by an Airbus Helicopter France or USCG authorized facility. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
On receipt, perform test and evaluation; RFI or BER items are marked and returned as-is with a failure data report, all other items are repaired. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
Repair non-RFI components to RFI condition per OEM minimum functional performance specifications, for the fault noted on the tag attached to each item. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
Contractor provides all parts, materials, labor, tooling and test equipment, and repairs per the OEM's current CMMs at its facility or a USCG approved facility. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
Replacement parts must be new with OEM traceability; BER items are returned to ALC only after a written modification to the order. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
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