Bracket
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Buyer
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Procurement Division, intends to award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) call to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286) for brackets (NSN 5340-01-HS1-4243, Part 70550-28105-041) for the MH-60T aircraft. This notice is an intent to award, not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources may submit quotations. Responses are due by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 16 EA of Bracket, Part Number 70550-28105-041, with National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-01-HS1-4243. These brackets are critical for the MH-60T aircraft, intended for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, or damage. The USCG desires early deliveries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source BOA Call (under BOA SPE4A1-22-G-0005)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (small business set-aside dissolved)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- PSC: 5340 (Hardware)
- Delivery: Requested within 200 days After Receipt of Order (ARO); early shipments encouraged.
- F.O.B. Point: Origin
- Inspection & Acceptance: At origin by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 2:00 P.M. EDT
- Published: March 6, 2026
Justification
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds all proprietary rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacturing this complex bracket. The government does not own these rights, making it uneconomical to procure from other sources. This specific bracket is the only one approved by the USCG for the MH-60T helicopter.
Submission & Contact
While not a competitive solicitation, responsible sources may submit a quotation to Austin.R.Ivins@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QJ0000122" in the subject line. The agency will consider these if received by the deadline. Award will be based on a determination of fair and reasonable pricing. The solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000122 is for tracking purposes only; no solicitation package will be issued.