DISCHARGER, ELECTROS FOR USE ON MH-65

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 70Z03826QB0000160 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 an unrestricted requirement. It will be evaluated using the Tradeoff Method. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Chelton Limited (Cage Code U1907). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM.

See attached documents titled:

“Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000160” and

 “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000160”.

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. 

Alternate parts will be considered if they are an approved alternate under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) catalog system, which improves interoperability between NATO and commercial cataloging systems.  Alternate parts must satisfy all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration of the USCG MH-65 aircraft. 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) and traceability to the OEM.  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 14 July 2026 at 9:00 am EST.  Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alex-Marie.B.Midgett@uscg.mil.  Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000160 in the subject line.  Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.