Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot
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), Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Procurement Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Call to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286) for Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot units. This requirement is for four (4) units (NSN: 6615-01-451-8294, Part Number: 70902-22001-046) with a requested delivery by November 1, 2026. The opportunity is unrestricted, and competitive quotations from responsible sources are due by April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Item Details
The USCG intends to procure four (4) Control, Servo, Automatic Pilot units (NSN: 6615-01-451-8294, Part Number: 70902-22001-046). These items are critical for the USCG's MH-60T aircraft fleet expansion. Delivery is requested within 200 days after receipt of order (ARO), with early shipments encouraged. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source acquisition to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is based on several factors:
- Sikorsky is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds all proprietary rights to the necessary technical data, specifications, and drawings.
- The item is highly complex, requiring specialized production techniques and extensive testing to meet stringent operational and reliability standards.
- The Government does not possess the technical data rights, and acquiring them would be uneconomical.
- This specific item is the only one approved by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board for use on the MH-60T helicopter.
- The USCG has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- PSC: 6615 (Automatic Pilot Mechanisms And Airborne Gyro Components)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- Quotations Due: April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 13, 2026 (Amendment extending date)
- Requested Delivery: November 1, 2026 (or 200 days ARO)
How to Respond
While this is a notice of intent for a sole source award, responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations must be sent to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QJ0000108" in the subject line by the deadline. The Government reserves the discretion not to compete this procurement. Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing.
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