Skin, Cabin LWR RH A
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Procurement Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Call for "Skin, Cabin LWR RH A" parts. The intended awardee is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This requirement is unrestricted, as the small business set-aside has been dissolved. Responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration by May 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for four (4) units of "Skin, Cabin LWR RH A" (National Stock Number: 1560-01-HS3-5329, Part Number: 70203-82300-129). These critical components are required for the MH-60T aircraft, supporting the USCG's fleet expansion efforts. Delivery is requested within 200 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with early shipments encouraged at no additional cost. The required delivery date for these items is April 30, 2027. The F.O.B. point is Origin, and inspection and acceptance will be performed at origin by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source BOA Call)
- Intended Contract Vehicle: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-22-G-0005
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside Dissolved)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Quotation Due: May 23, 2026, 2:00 P.M. EDT
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Justification & Submission
The sole source intent is justified under FAR 12.102(a), citing that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, as the OEM (CAGE Code 78286), owns all proprietary rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings. It is deemed uneconomical to purchase these rights, and the specified part is the only one approved by the USCG for the MH-60T helicopter. The USCG Aviation Engineering has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating acquisition directly from the manufacturer.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Award will be made upon determination of fair and reasonable pricing, which will be assessed through market research and comparison with previous purchases and current price lists.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000172 is for tracking purposes only, and no solicitation package will be issued. Bidders must clearly indicate if their F.O.B. terms are Origin and include shipping costs; otherwise, quotes will be considered F.O.B. Destination. Certain FAR clauses related to representations and certifications (e.g., 52.212-3(d), 52.212-5, 52.213-4) will not be considered or enforced for award decisions, despite potential SAM system lag.