Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot
Overview
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) intends to award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) call to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for four (4) Automatic Pilot Control Servos (Part Number 70902-22001-046, NSN 6615-01-451-8294). This requirement is for the MH-60T aircraft fleet and is unrestricted. While not a request for competitive proposals, responsible sources may submit quotations by April 13, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security / US Coast Guard / Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
- Title: Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot
- Notice Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source BOA Call)
- Tracking Number: 70Z03826QJ0000108
Scope of Requirement
The USCG requires four (4) Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot units (NSN: 6615-01-451-8294, Part Number: 70902-22001-046, Manufacturer Cage Code: 78286). These items are critical for the MH-60T helicopter fleet. Delivery is requested within 200 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with early shipments encouraged. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Justification for Sole Source
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for this item, as per FAR 12.102(a). The attached Justification and Approval (J&A) states that Sikorsky owns all technical data rights, and the item's complexity requires unique production techniques and extensive testing. The Government does not own the data rights, and it is uneconomical to acquire them. This specific item is the only one approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for the MH-60T, and it has an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the manufacturer. Market research was conducted to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Vehicle: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-22-G-0005
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6615 (Automatic Pilot Mechanisms And Airborne Gyro Components)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. EDT
- Requested Delivery: November 1, 2026 (or 200 days ARO)
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations should be sent to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QJ0000108" in the subject line. The Government retains discretion not to compete the procurement. Award will be based on a determination of fair and reasonable pricing.
Additional Notes
The description includes information about SAM system updates potentially lagging policy updates, and lists specific FAR clauses (e.g., 52.222-25, 52.212-3(d), 52.212-5, 52.213-4) that contracting officers will not consider or enforce, even if entities are unable to remove them from SAM registrations.