MH-65 Towing Kit

The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is procuring MH-65 Towing Kits through a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This request for quotation (RFQ) will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order issued on a brand-name basis. The Coast Guard requires specific components with documented traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Safran Landing Systems EX Messier Dowty, or approved sources like Airbus Helicopters. All parts must have an auditable paper trail back to the OEM. Vendors that are not the part or aircraft OEM must provide Confirmation of Certification under the FAA AC 00-56 program. The agency has stated that no drawings, specifications, or schematics are available, so technical data compliance depends on the vendor's relationship with the OEM. The solicitation package includes a requirements spreadsheet, terms and conditions, and a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has released a combined synopsis/solicitation for MH-65 Towing Kits. This RFQ is conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a brand-name basis to maintain compatibility with MH-65 helicopter systems. Participation is limited to sources that can provide parts with documented traceability to the OEM. Deliverables must comply with aviation quality standards, requiring Certificates of Conformance and FAA Form 8130-3. The solicitation includes FAR 52.217-6, allowing the government to exercise options for additional units beyond the base requirement. Quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days.