DOOR MOD, WEATHER RADAR
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), through its Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the sole source acquisition of DOOR MOD. WEATHER RA components. This requirement is for ten (10) units, with an option for four (4) additional units, for the MH-60T aircraft. Quotations are due by February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks DOOR MOD. WEATHER RA (NSN: 1560-01-HS1-3807, P/N: 27426/5790066-501) for replacement during routine maintenance of MH-60T aircraft. The initial order is for ten (10) each, with an optional quantity of up to four (4) additional units that may be exercised within 365 days of award. All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Helicomb International INC. (Cage Code 6W159). A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required, demonstrating traceability to the manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Nature: Sole Source acquisition from Helicomb International, Inc.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (but effectively sole source)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Quotation Due: February 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award: On or about February 27, 2026
- Requested Delivery: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing, as this is a sole source acquisition. The evaluation criteria specified in FAR 52.212-2 are not applicable. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and demonstrate full traceability to the OEM.
Additional Notes
This requirement is justified as a sole source due to Helicomb International, Inc. being the OEM, owning all technical data, and the item being uniquely approved for the MH-60T. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency. Quotations should be emailed to Austin.R.Ivins@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826QJ0000080" in the subject line. Review "Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses and instructions, and "Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A" for the sole source justification.