MH-65E Helicopter Hydro Parts
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) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of reverse engineering, providing drawings, and manufacturing specific hydro parts for the MH-65E Helicopter. This includes the Floorboard Boot Attachment Mount and the Floorboard Marker Beacon Mount. Responses are due April 3, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The USCG seeks to identify firms with the capability to reverse engineer and manufacture two critical components for the MH-65E Helicopter: the Floorboard Boot Attachment Mount and the Floorboard Marker Beacon Mount. Detailed photographs and estimated dimensional data for these parts are provided in Attachment 1, including material specifications (6081-T6 0.032”), surface treatment (Anodize IAW MIL-A-8625 Type I, Class 1), and finish (Epoxy prime IAW MIL-PRF-23377 Type I, Class C2). The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing and storing all special, nonstandard tooling for three years at no additional cost to the Government. A First Article of one unit is anticipated, with a potential production buy not exceeding ninety units, contingent on successful form, fit, and function testing within 90 days.
Key Requirements
Respondents must be either a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Certified Repair Facility. Additionally, companies should possess ISO 9001:2015 certification and an FAA Parts Manufacturing Authority Quality System per 14 CFR 21.307. The USCG is also interested in whether companies maintain Level 2 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certified technicians and their capability to perform reverse engineering.
Response Details
Interested firms should provide company details (name, address, phone, CAGE code, POC) and answer specific questions regarding their certifications (FAA/EASA, PMA), NDT technicians, reverse engineering capabilities, business size (large/small, socioeconomic classification), ability to perform 50% of work for small businesses, estimated lead time for warranty/maintenance, and facility location. General comments and feedback are also welcome.
Timeline & Submission
Responses must be received no later than April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. All responses and questions should be emailed to Hartley.K.Askew2@uscg.mil, with "70Z03826IB0000006" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is strictly for information gathering; it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this RFI are not considered adequate responses to any future solicitation, and firms will need to respond separately if a solicitation is issued.