Mount, HIDS
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) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of Mount, HIDS (National Stock Number: 1680-01-HS2-0809, Part Number: 026146A-00). This is an unrestricted requirement anticipated to be awarded on a sole source basis to Elbitamerica, Inc. due to proprietary rights. Quotations are due by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for eight (8) "Mount, HIDS" units, with an option for the USCG to acquire an additional eight (8) units within 365 days of the initial award. These components are essential for the MH-60T aircraft fleet expansion. The requested delivery date is April 30, 2027. All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Elbitamerica, Inc. (Cage Code 0WEC9), and require a Certificate of Conformance (COC). No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (anticipated sole source)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (but sole source to Elbitamerica, Inc.)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Quotations Due: April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Anticipated Award: On or about April 28, 2026
- Requested Delivery: April 30, 2027
- Published: April 10, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on fair and reasonable pricing. Due to the sole source nature, the standard evaluation factors (FAR 52.212-2) are not applicable. Offerors must provide necessary certifications, including traceability to the manufacturer and their own Certificate of Conformance.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is justified as sole source because Elbitamerica, Inc. is the OEM and owns all technical data and rights for this complex component, which is the only one approved for the MH-60T helicopter by the USCG's Aircraft Configuration Control Board. Attachment 1 details terms and conditions, including specific packaging requirements and compliance with various federal clauses and prohibitions. Attachment 2 provides the redacted Justification and Approval for the sole source decision.