Bid guide
How to bid on HC-144 & HC-27J Inverter Repair for the US Coast Guard
What the Coast Guard is buying
The US Coast Guard is seeking repair services for inverters used on its HC-144 and HC-27J aircraft. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items. The agency anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery Requirements contract with a one-year base period and two one-year option periods, for a total duration not exceeding three years.
While the Coast Guard intends to award the contract to Avionics Instruments, LLC, the original equipment manufacturer, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quote. The agency will consider all submitted quotes.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting quotes is October 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. All questions and proposals must be sent via email to [email protected]. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Email proposals are requested and accepted.
Offerors must submit prices for all three years of the potential contract to be considered for award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can provide repair services for aircraft inverters, specifically those used on HC-144 and HC-27J aircraft. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this solicitation is 488190, with a small business size standard of $40 million.
Firms with expertise in avionics repair, particularly for military or government aircraft components, would be well-suited to this solicitation. The Coast Guard does not own or provide specifications, plans, drawings, or other technical data for these repairs.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view some documents.
All questions and proposals must be emailed to [email protected]. When submitting your proposal, please indicate the solicitation number, 70Z03824QL0000077, in the attention line of your email.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attached documents, including Attachment 1: Terms and Conditions, Attachment 2: Schedule of Services, Attachment 3: Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 4: Redacted J&A, and Attachment 5: Wage Determination No. 2015-4193. Your quote should directly address the requirements outlined in these documents.
Ensure your pricing covers all three potential years of the contract, as this is a requirement for consideration. Since the Coast Guard intends to award to the OEM, your proposal should clearly demonstrate your capabilities, experience, and competitive advantages in providing these specific repair services. Highlight any relevant certifications or past performance with similar government contracts or aircraft types.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.