MH-65 BRAND NAME CONNECTORS

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking brand-name connectors for the MH-65 helicopter through a combined synopsis/solicitation. This request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The requirement is limited to specific parts from Winchester Interconnect Corporation (Cage Code 91836). All quotes must show clear traceability to this manufacturer. The solicitation includes a pricing and technical spreadsheet, a terms and conditions document, and a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for the brand-name restriction. The government will not provide drawings or schematics, so technical compliance depends on providing authentic components from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Quotes are due by June 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT and will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical acceptability requires providing new commercial items from the OEM or an authorized source, backed by a documented paper trail. The government also includes an option for additional quantities beyond the initial base order. The solicitation includes the main notice and three attachments: a pricing spreadsheet, terms and conditions, and a brand-name justification. The government will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, ranking offers by price and then checking the lowest-priced quote for technical compliance regarding OEM parts and delivery. All delivered materials must have a documented, auditable paper trail tracing back to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an approved source.