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MH-65 SPARE PARTS

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting offers for spare parts for the MH-65 helicopter. The MH-65 is the Coast Guard's short-range recovery helicopter, based on the Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin airframe, used extensively for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. This procurement falls under NAICS 336413, which covers other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. Specific part numbers, quantities, and technical requirements are not included in the available metadata—see the solicitation for these details.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted competition with no set-aside designation, meaning any responsible offeror—regardless of business size or socioeconomic status—may submit a bid. This includes large manufacturers, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors. However, because the NAICS code 336413 carries a size standard (typically 1,000 employees for this code), potential offerors should verify their small-business status through the Size Standards Tool if they intend to pursue any future small-business opportunities with the Coast Guard.

Given the specialized nature of aircraft parts, prospective bidders should evaluate whether they can meet the Coast Guard's quality assurance and airworthiness requirements. The Aviation Logistics Center typically requires parts that meet military or Federal Aviation Administration standards. See the solicitation for specific qualification criteria, including any required certifications such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical requirements. MH-65 fleet readiness depends on rapid part availability. Bidders should confirm their ability to source or manufacture parts to the exact specifications, including material certifications, traceability documentation, and any required FAA form 8130-3 airworthiness tags.

Evaluate your supply chain. Lead times for aerospace components can be lengthy. Assess whether you can meet the Coast Guard's delivery schedule, which likely emphasizes speed given the operational criticality of search-and-rescue helicopters.

Pricing strategy. With unrestricted competition, pricing pressure from large OEMs or established defense contractors is probable. Small businesses should consider whether they can offer value through specialized sourcing relationships, lower overhead, or faster turnaround.

Past performance. ALC evaluations typically weigh past performance heavily. Document relevant experience supplying aircraft parts to military or FAA-regulated customers. If you lack direct Coast Guard experience, highlight comparable federal or commercial aviation contracts.

Proposal compliance. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often have streamlined submission requirements, but technical proposals still demand completeness. See the solicitation for exact submission format, required representations and certifications, and any questions deadline.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70Z03827QB0000010. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT—approximately four days from the October 26, 2026 posting date, indicating potential urgency or limited competition scope. Review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and qualification criteria before committing resources to a bid. Submit any questions through the SAM.gov inquiry process promptly given the compressed timeline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →