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 (Department of Homeland Security) is soliciting proposals for the Procurement of Various Gearboxes for the MH-60T aircraft under Solicitation 70Z03825RJ0000006. This requirement is for Flight Critical Safety Item (CSI) parts and will be awarded on a sole source basis to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks new, approved gearbox components, including Main Gearbox, Input Module Gearbox Assembly, Intermediate Gearbox, Tail Rotor Gearbox, and Accessory Drive Gearbox. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286), which is the only approved source of supply. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure flight safety, requiring a Certificate of Airworthiness (FAA 8130 preferred) or equivalent, or a Certificate of Conformance and traceability to the OEM. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) with Firm-Fixed Pricing (FFP).
- Duration: One (1) year Base Period and two (2) one (1) year Option Periods, not to exceed three (3) years total. The FAR clause 52.217-9 states the total duration, including options, shall not exceed three (3) years and six (6) months.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source.
- NAICS: 336413 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Anticipated Award: On or about December 31, 2026.
- Published: March 9, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation & Award
Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Acceptability requires the offeror to be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for specific gearboxes and provide traceability. Past Performance will be assessed using government sources, and Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. This acquisition is justified as sole source to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation due to proprietary data and unique manufacturing capabilities, as detailed in the Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Attachment 3).
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted via email to Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil by the deadline, with "70Z03825RJ0000006" in the subject line. Bidders must use the most current A00005 - Revised - Attachment 1 - Schedule of Supplies for pricing and refer to A00004 - Attachment 2 - Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required per FAR 52.246-15.