PROCUREMENT OF MH - 65E AIRCRAFT BATTERY CELL

2026-11-03

This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12 . 202 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation ; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued . Solicitation number 70Z03826QB0000001 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 through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ( RFO ). The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 335910 . The small business size standard is 1 , 250 employees . This is being solicited as a full and open competitive requirement . All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency . It is anticipated that one or more Indefinite Delivery - Requirements type contract ( s ) with firm fixed pricing will be awarded from the solicitation . The anticipated period of performance will be five ( 5 ) years total consisting of one ( 1 ) one - year base period , and if exercised , up to four ( 4 ) one - year option periods , this contract will not exceed five ( 5 ) years . See the following attached documents titled :“ Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies 70Z03826QB0000001 ” and “ Attachment 2 – Provisions , Clauses , and Terms and Conditions 70Z03826QB0000001 ” 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 will ensure all procurements are awarded 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 ) and traceability to the OEM . The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) clause 52 . 246 - 15 . COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause . All parts shall be NEW approved parts . All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ), Saft American Inc . ( Cage Code 09052 ). Traceability means a clear , complete , documented , and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source . 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 . Alternate parts will be authorized 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 United States Coast Guard MH - 65E aircraft . Any alternate parts must be approved prior to contract award by SRR Engineering . NO SUBSTITUTE 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 07 May 2026 at 12 : 00 pm EST . Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Destiny . A . Ornelas2 @ uscg . mil . Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000001 in the subject line . Phone call quotesWILL NOTbe accepted .

North Carolina

2026-05-08