Engine Water Sample Testing for MH-65E aircraft

<p>The purpose of Amendment 02 is to add Appendix A to Attachment 2 - Statement of Work &ndash; 70Z03826QB0000147 and to answer the following questions:</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: Should laboratories expect untreated aqueous engine-wash water, or could samples contain oil, fuel, coolant, bilge water, suspended material or multiple phases?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER</strong>: The laboratory should expect water samples taken from a local source, i.e. county, city, etc. that has been passed through a filtered system.</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: Are there required method detection limits or reporting limits for appearance, chloride, sulfate, sodium, hardness, conductivity at 25&deg;C, pH and dry residue/total dissolved solids?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER</strong>: Inspection limits are in Appendix A in Attachement 2 - Statement of Work - 70Z03826QB0000147.</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION: </strong>If no specific methods are prescribed, may the laboratory use appropriate validated ASTM, ISO or Standard Methods, provided its reporting limits are below the applicable acceptance thresholds?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER: </strong>ASTM/ISO methods for each parameter is acceptable.</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION:</strong> Does the required seven-day reporting period mean seven calendar days from laboratory receipt?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER:</strong> Yes.&nbsp; The reporting period is 7 calendar days from the date of receipt.</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: Would preliminary results issued within seven calendar days, followed by a quality-reviewed final report, satisfy the turnaround requirement? Alternatively, is a standard 10-business-day turnaround acceptable for any methods that cannot be completed within seven calendar days?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER: </strong>USCG would not accept preliminary results, in this case.&nbsp; Final reports are due no later than 7 calendar days from the date of lab receipt.</p>

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<p>The purpose of Amendment 01 is to answer the following questions:</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: Is sample collection is the responsibility of the contractor or USCG personnel?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER</strong>: Sample collection will be the responsibility of USCG personnel and all samples will be shipped directly to the laboratory.</p>

<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: Is this the total annual quantity across all 17 locations identified in the SOW, or does each location require approximately 100 samples per year?</p>

<p><strong>ANSWER</strong>: This will be a total of 100 samples per year from the 17 identified locations and USCG cutters.&nbsp; This is not 100 for each location.</p>

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 70Z03826QB0000147 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).</p>

<p>The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $19.5 million. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.&nbsp; All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistic Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract on a full and open competitive basis for Engine Water Sample Testing for the MH-65E aircraft. &nbsp;This requirement will be procured via issuance of individually funded task orders.&nbsp; The anticipated period of performance will be five (5) years total, consisting of one (1) year base period, and if exercised, four (4) one-year option periods, this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.</p>

<p>See the following attachments titled:</p>

<p><strong>See attached documents titled: </strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>&ldquo;Attachment 1 - Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000147&rdquo;,</strong></li>
<li><strong>&ldquo;Attachment 2 - Statement of Work &ndash; 70Z03826QB0000147&rdquo; </strong></li>
<li><strong>&ldquo;Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions &ndash; 70Z03826QB0000147&rdquo;</strong></li>
<li><strong>&ldquo;Attachment 4 - VA Wage Determination 2015-4281&rdquo;, and</strong></li>
<li><strong>&ldquo;Attachment 5 - VA Wage Determination 2015-4313&rdquo;.</strong></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 10 August 2026, 10:00 am EDT. </strong>Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Hartley.K.Askew2@uscg.mil.&nbsp; Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000147 in the subject line.</p>

Point of Contact

• Hartley K. Askew — hartley.k.askew2@uscg.mil
• GABRIELLE BERRY — Gabrielle.M.Berry2@uscg.mil

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