MH-65 Plug-In Union

Updated Oct 20, 2026

Solicitation from the US Coast Guard. Due Oct 27, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-4), 7 days left.

Official notice and attachments

Description

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 solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03827QB0000006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

This is a restricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Airbus Helicopters (Cage Code F0210). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or approved source. See attached documents titled: “Requirements – 70Z03827QB0000006,” “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03827QB0000006”, and “Redacted J and A – 70Z03827QB0000006” 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, by up to a quantity of One Hundred Fifteen (115), at the unit price specified, up to a maximum quantity of Two Hundred Thirty Two (232).

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.

(End of Clause) 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. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight.

No 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, outlines certification procedures.

Note: no drawings, specifications or schematics are available from this agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 27 October 2026 at 09:00am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to [email protected].

Please indicate solicitation 70Z03827QB0000006 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.

Contracting contact

• Raymond V. Marler · [email protected]
• Alex-Marie Midgett · [email protected] · (571) 610-7299

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Companies that win this kind of work

Federal contractors paid for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing work, who also hold DHS contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.

• RTX Corporation $1.1 billion in this trade
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About the buyer

The Department of Homeland Security awarded $73.1 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Fisher Sand & Gravel Co, Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated and Davie Defense Inc.. See what DHS is buying now.

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing contracts right now

There are 733 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 336413), 282 posted in the last 7 days; 32% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Navy and Department of the Air Force. Most of the work with a stated place is in Oklahoma, Virginia and Pennsylvania. A notice in this trade gives a median of 15 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 8 days.

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From the award notices agencies publish.

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