Procurement of Various Gearboxes
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 US Coast Guard (Homeland Security) is soliciting proposals for the Procurement of Various Gearboxes under Solicitation 70Z03825RJ0000006. This is an Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract with Firm-Fixed Pricing (FFP), structured as a 1-year base period and two 1-year option periods, with a total duration not exceeding three years and six months. This requirement is being issued on a Sole Source basis to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Proposals are due September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the procurement of various gearbox components, including Main Gearbox, Gearbox Assy, Input Module, Gearbox Intermediate, Gearbox Tail Rotor, and Accessory Drive Gearbox. All parts must be NEW, approved, and have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286), as Sikorsky is the only approved source of supply. Newly manufactured commercial items must provide a certificate of airworthiness (FAA 8130 preferred or EASA equivalent). Contractors must furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: 1 Base Year + 2 Option Years (total duration not to exceed 3 years and 6 months)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Response Due: September 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Anticipated Award: On or about December 31, 2026
- Published: February 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical acceptability requires the offeror to be the OEM for specific gearboxes and provide traceability. Past performance will be assessed using government sources, and price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotations via email to Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil with "70Z03825RJ0000006" in the subject line. Proposals must utilize the most current "Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies" (A00004 - Revised) for pricing. Refer to "A00004 - Attachment 2 - Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Contact
For questions, contact Amy Whitehurst at Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil or 206-831-4477.