Bracket
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), intends to award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) call to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (OEM) for 16 Brackets (NSN 5340-01-HS1-4243) for the MH-60T helicopter. This is a Special Notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Requirement
The USCG requires 16 brackets (Part Number 70550-28105-041, CAGE Code 78286) for the MH-60T aircraft. These brackets are intended for replacement during routine maintenance due to failures, corrosion, or damage. Delivery is requested within 200 days after receipt of order (ARO), with early shipments encouraged at no additional cost. The required delivery date for these items is March 26, 2027.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source BOA Call)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 Employees
- PSC: 5340 (Hardware)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- Intended Awardee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (OEM, Cage Code 78286)
- Basic Ordering Agreement: SPE4A1-22-G-0005
- F.O.B. Point: Origin
- Inspection & Acceptance: At origin by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source acquisition, detailed in Attachment 2, states that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds all rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required for manufacturing this complex item. 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. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through market research, comparison with previous purchases, current price lists, and the contracting officer's knowledge.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source may submit a quotation for the listed items.
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT
- Submission Email: Austin.R.Ivins@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil
- Subject Line: Must include "70Z03826QJ0000122"
- Consideration: Quotations will be considered, but the government retains discretion not to compete the procurement.
Additional Notes
Attachment 1 provides the detailed "List of Items" including NSN, part number, quantity, and required delivery date. It also clarifies that F.O.B. Origin is default if explicitly marked and shipping costs are included, otherwise F.O.B. Destination. The notice also clarifies that certain FAR clauses related to representations and certifications in SAM may not be considered or enforced.