PURCHASE OF LPU-27 FIXED WING VEST KIT

Amendment 0001 -  8/28/25 - Added the optional for increased quantity to the terms and conditions.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000079 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-05, effective 7 August 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

This is a brand-name requirement using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(c). In compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. As a result of this synopsis/solicitation, it is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis for the following item.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Nomenclature:                          LPU-27/FW Vest Kit

Part Number:                            K1361-BL

NIIN:                                        4220-01-HS3-1471

Quantity:                                  Seventy-Eight (78) each

Manufacturer:                          Aerial Machine & Tool Corporation (Cage Code 70133)

Required Delivery Date:           120 days after receipt of order (ARO)

Opt Qty:                                    50 each of the LPU-27/FW within 12 months of the award

Only the brand-name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aerial Machine & Tool Corporation (Cage Code 70133). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.  Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please read the following attachments for additional information on applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

1. Terms and Conditions
2. Brand Name Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3 September 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 10 September 2025.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Rose.A.Bateman@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000079 in the subject line.