MH-65E Helicopter Hydro Parts

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center has issued a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation 70Z03826IB0000006) to identify qualified vendors capable of reverse‑engineering, providing engineering drawings, and manufacturing two non‑standard MH‑65E helicopter floor‑board components: a Boot Attachment Mount and a Marker Beacon Mount. Required capabilities include FAA (or EASA) Part 145 repair facility certification, ISO 9001:2015, FAA Parts Manufacturing Authority compliance (14 CFR 21.307), and Level 2 ASNT‑certified nondestructive‑testing technicians. Vendors must be able to produce the parts from 6081‑T6 aluminum with MIL‑A‑8625 anodizing (Type I, Class 1) and MIL‑PRF‑23377 epoxy priming (Type I, Class C2), fabricate all special tooling (retained as government property), store tooling weather‑proof for three years at no cost, and support warranty and routine‑maintenance lead times. Small businesses must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50 % of the work in compliance with FAR 52.219‑14(c)(1) and disclose socioeconomic status. Responses are to be submitted by email to Hartley K. Askew (Hartley.K.Askew2@uscg.mil) with “70Z03826IB0000006” in the subject line no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT, April 3 2026; telephone submissions are not accepted. The submission must include company name, address, phone, CAGE code, point of contact, and answers to the listed questions (certifications, ASNT Level 2 staff, reverse‑engineering capability, business size/classification, FAA Part 145 location, warranty lead time, and any comments). This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of award.

Notice ID

45f5d92a536a4a02bde782d56a9f1ba2

Solicitation Number

70Z03826IB0000006

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

N/A