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The Department of Homeland Security is procuring bolts for use on the MH-65E helicopter. The procurement is restricted to Airbus Helicopters Inc. due to the requirement for OEM traceability and compliance with FAA guidelines. Only new parts with a Certificate of Conformance will be accepted.
The work involves the procurement of bolts that must meet specific OEM traceability and FAA safety standards for the MH-65E helicopter.
This is a combined 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 70Z03826QB0000060 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 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 shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to Airbus Helicopters Inc. as a result of this . All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS EX MESSIER DOWTY. (Cage Code: F0189). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source. See attached documents titled: “Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000060,” “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000060” and “Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000060”. It is the Government's belief that Airbus Helicopters 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. 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
6 March 2026 at 12:00 pm EST. Quotes and
questions shall be submitted by email to [email protected]. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000060 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted. Alex-Marie Midgett Alternative
Point of Contact Raymond V. Marler Contracting (No Street Address
2) Elizabeth City, NC 27909 USA to this opportunity.
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