Purchase of Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Control Panel
Overview
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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) is seeking offers for the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Control Panel for the MH-60T Aircraft. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items. While justified as a sole source to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, all responsible sources are invited to submit pricing for consideration. Offers are due by February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of the AFCS Control Panel (P/N: 71902-21000-041, NSN: 1680-01-528-9926). These panels are used on the MH-60T Aircraft and include switches for Stability Augmentation System (SAS) 1 and 2, and a SAS/BOOST HYD switch. The contract will cover an estimated quantity of 4 units per period.
- Key Requirements:
- Parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- Only newly manufactured commercial items from sources providing a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and OEM traceability will be accepted.
- No alternate part numbers, substitute parts, or drawings/specifications are available from the agency.
- Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract.
- Duration: One (1) base year and two (2) one-year option periods.
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC).
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).
- Place of Performance: Stratford, CT.
- Set-Aside: This is a restricted requirement justified as a sole source to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the OEM and only Naval Supply Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) approved source. However, all responsible sources may submit pricing for consideration.
Key Amendments and Updates
The solicitation has undergone multiple extensions and amendments. The latest amendment (A00004, posted March 3, 2025) revised Attachment 2 (Provisions, Clauses, Terms and Conditions) to incorporate FAR Clause 52.223-23 and clarify that certain representations related to greenhouse gas emissions (52.223-22, 52.212-3(t)), commercial products (52.212-3(d), 52.212-5(b)(33), (b)(34), (e)(1)(ix), (e)(1)(x), (b)(46) re: E.O. 14057), and simplified acquisitions (52.213-4(a)(1)(vii), (a)(1)(viii), (b)(1)(xvii) re: E.O. 14057) should not be considered or enforced. Amendment A00003 (posted February 18, 2025) previously removed FAR Clauses 52.222-21 and 52.222-26. Bidders must review the latest Attachment 2 for all applicable FAR and HSAR clauses, including those for telecommunications equipment, small business subcontracting plans (for large businesses), and various certifications.
Submission Requirements
- Response Due: February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
- Method: E-mailed quotations are required.
- Email: Steven.A.Levie@uscg.mil.
- Subject Line: Must indicate 70Z03825QJ0000015.
- Format: Quotes should be submitted on the provided Excel spreadsheet "Attachment 1 Schedule 70Z03825QJ0000015." Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
- Evaluation: Best value to the Government, without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight.