U. S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk Helicopter Advanced Aircrew Training Systems

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW details the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) requirement for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, integration, testing, and support of three advanced training devices to modernize its MH-60T aircrew training infrastructure. The goal is to enhance operational readiness by providing safe, repeatable, and realistic training for MH-60T pilots, aircrew, and rescue swimmers.

• MH-60T Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD) (CLIN 0001): A high-fidelity, fixed-base simulator replicating the MH-60T cockpit, avionics, and mission systems, meeting FAA Level 7 standards. It will utilize a retired MH-60T fuselage as a structural basis and include advanced visual and motion systems, NVG compatibility, and a functional instructor/operator station (IOS).

• Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) (CLIN 0002): A full-size, immersive, mixed-reality hoist trainer for rear-crew Search and Rescue (SAR) and hoist operations, replicating the MH-60T rear-crew environment. It will feature realistic cable physics, haptic feedback, environmental effects, and support for various SAR mission profiles.

• Portable Hoist Mission Training System (P-HMTS) (CLIN 0003): A transportable, modular hoist trainer for mobile and distributed SAR/hoist training, offering core hoist and rear-crew training capabilities.

• Training and Documentation (CLIN 0004): Includes initial operator/instructor and maintainer training, training manuals, and final "as-built" technical manuals for all devices.

• Extended Warranty and Support (CLIN 0006) (Optional): An optional one-year extension of warranty coverage.

• Total period of performance not to exceed 36 months from contract award.

• Off-site work (design, manufacturing) at the Contractor's facility.

• Final delivery, on-site installation, testing, and training at the USCG Aviation Training Center (ATC) in Mobile, AL.

• Interoperability: All devices must be interoperable with each other and USCG training infrastructure.

• Cybersecurity: Systems must be configured and hardened per DISA STIGs, implement "Security by Design," and achieve a full Authority to Operate (ATO) under the RMF process.

• Testing: Includes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Deliverables: Numerous deliverables are specified, including various plans (PMP, IMS, QCP, etc.), reports, manuals, and data packages (CDRLs).

• Warranty: A minimum one-year comprehensive warranty is required, covering parts, labor, and support.

• Packaging and Marking: Must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 standards.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document establishes the requirement for the awarded vendor to conduct a comprehensive site visit to gather authoritative technical details and specifications for the installation of MH-60T training devices at the USCG Aviation Training Center (ATC) in Mobile, Alabama. The goal is to ensure the vendor collects all necessary facility interface information to plan for the delivery, installation, and integration of the Flight Training Device (FTD) and the Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS).

The Contractor shall conduct a site visit to gather information for site-specific installation design. This includes surveying, verifying, and documenting key details for each installation area:

• Physical Layout: Assess and document architectural layouts, floor space measurements, ceiling heights (including obstructions), and dimensions of all access pathways.
• Structural Specifications: Verify floor loading capacity and document under-floor pits, trenches, or unique foundation characteristics relevant to the motion system.
• Electrical Power: Identify and document the location, type, voltage, phase, and amperage of available electrical connections, and assess the need/availability of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
• HVAC System: Evaluate total cooling capacity, map supply/return ducts, and record existing temperature and humidity control capabilities.
• Network Connectivity: Locate and document available network data ports and coordinate with on-site personnel regarding integration into USCG maintenance and training networks.

Not specified in this document.

None explicitly stated beyond the data collection requirements for the site visit.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, issued by the United States Coast Guard Office of Contracting & Procurement (C&P) Air Acquisitions. It is a Small Business set-aside for NAICS Code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The acquisition is for Training Aids (PSC 6910).

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1, detailing the specific requirements.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

• The anticipated Period of Performance (POP) is 3 years from the date of award, with one optional CLIN for Extended Warranty and Support.

• Delivery is FOB destination to USCG Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, AL.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.

• The proposal must be submitted in three separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Approach and Corporate Experience), Volume II (Past Performance), and Volume III (Price and required provisions).

• Page limits apply to Volume I (10 pages for Technical Approach, 25 pages for Corporate Experience) and Volume II (no page limit, but detailed descriptions for each project are limited to 5 pages).

• Evaluation will be based on a best-value tradeoff selection process, considering the following factors in order of importance: Technical Approach, Corporate Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors (1, 2, and 3) are equal in importance to each other and combined are significantly more important than price.

• Key deadlines:

  • Questions due: June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  • Proposals due: July 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

• This is a Small Business set-aside.

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and award.

• Specific FAR provisions related to small business representations and certifications apply.

• Attachment 2 is the Price Schedule.

• Attachment 3 is the Past Performance Questionnaire.

• Attachment 4 provides Evaluation Definitions and Adjectival Ratings.

• Proposals must not exceed 10 megabytes total per email submission. If exceeding this limit, proposals may be submitted as separate emails.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Price Schedule, for the opportunity. It outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and SLINs (Sub-Line Item Numbers) for which pricing is required or informational.

• CLIN 0001: MH-60T Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD) - Price: 0.0
• CLIN 0002: Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) - Price: 0.0
• CLIN 0003: Portable Hoist Mission Training System (P-HMTS) - Price: 0.0
• CLIN 0004: Training and Documentation - Price: 0.0
• CLIN 0005: Program Management - Price: 0.0
• CLIN 0006: Extended Warranty and Support (Optional Item) - Non-Priced, Informational
  • SLIN 0006AA: Extended Warranty for MH-60T Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD) - Price: 0.0
  • SLIN 0006AB: Extended Warranty for Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) - Price: 0.0
  • SLIN 0006AC: Extended Warranty for Portable Hoist Mission Training System (P-HMTS) - Price: 0.0
• Total Evaluated Price: 0.0

Bidders must use this schedule to provide their pricing for the specified CLINs and SLINs. Note that CLIN 0006 (Extended Warranty and Support) is optional and informational, and its SLINs may not be awarded at contract award. The government reserves the right to award CLIN 0006 at any time during the period of performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire. It is used to gather feedback on a contractor's performance on previous projects. Bidders may be required to provide this questionnaire to their past clients or contracting officers to complete.

• Firm/Agency Providing Feedback: Information about the entity providing the feedback.
• Project Name, Period of Performance, Contract Award Date, Awarded Value, Contract Type, Contract Completion Date, Current Contract Dollar Value: Details about the specific contract being assessed.
• Assessing Official: Name, email, phone number, and association with the firm being rated.
• Assessment Categories: Ratings for Quality of Product or Service, Schedule, Cost Control, Business Relations, Management of Key Personnel, Reliability, Customer Support, Overall Performance, and Other Areas.
• Performance Ratings Definitions: A table defining ratings from Unsatisfactory to Exceptional, including 'Not Rated'.
• Additional Comments: A section for qualitative feedback.

This questionnaire is a critical component for bidders to demonstrate their past performance. It will likely be used by the government to evaluate a bidder's ability to successfully perform the current contract. Bidders should ensure they provide this to appropriate parties for completion and submission as instructed in the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document defines the rating scales and criteria used by the Government for evaluating proposals submitted in response to a solicitation. It outlines the definitions for strengths, weaknesses, omissions, and deficiencies, and provides detailed descriptions for adjectival ratings (Superior, Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) across three evaluation factors: Technical Approach, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance.

Definitions:

• Strength: An element exceeding a requirement beneficially.
• Weakness: A flaw increasing the risk of unsuccessful performance.
• Omission: An overlooked requirement.
• Deficiency: Non-conformance to a material requirement.

Evaluation Factors & Ratings:

• Technical Approach (Factor 1): Assesses understanding of requirements and proposed approach.
• Corporate Experience (Factor 2): Evaluates the Offeror's relevant project experience.
• Past Performance (Factor 3): Reviews the Offeror's record of recent and relevant project performance.

Each factor uses a rating scale from Superior to Unsatisfactory, with specific definitions for each level, including the associated risk of unsuccessful performance.

This document is critical for bidders to understand how their proposals will be evaluated. It provides insight into what constitutes a "Superior" or "Good" rating versus "Marginal" or "Unsatisfactory," helping bidders tailor their proposals to meet or exceed government expectations and minimize risks. Understanding these criteria is essential for developing a competitive and compliant proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Enclosure 1: Government Furnished Resources," details the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Information (GFI), and Government Furnished Access (GFA) that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will provide to support the design, development, integration, and testing of the MH-60T Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS), and Portable Hoist Mission Training System (P-HMTS).

• Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor is responsible for sourcing all components unless explicitly identified as Government-Furnished Resources in the signed contract. Table 1 lists items the Contractor is responsible for providing for planning purposes.
• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Includes items like a retired MH-60T helicopter fuselage, cockpit structure, cockpit windows, and pilot/copilot seats, to be incorporated into the final FTD deliverable.
• Government Furnished Information (GFI): Includes technical data, manuals, and software baselines such as simulator flight dynamics, engine data, aircraft manuals, interface control documents, aeronautical datasets, reference videos, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. GFI will be provided via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE).
• Government Furnished Access (GFA): Provides physical access to the existing MH-60T flight simulator at ATC Mobile, AL, for tasks such as 3D scanning, physical measurements, tactile/force testing, baseline verification, and photography of airfield structures.
• Requesting Additional GFI/GFE: Contractors must submit a formal written request to the COR and USCG Program Manager, clearly identifying the item, providing justification linked to CLINs/SOW deliverables, and specifying a "need-by" date.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand what resources the government will provide, thereby informing their technical approach, cost estimations, and proposal development. It clarifies the division of responsibility for sourcing equipment and information, and outlines the process for requesting any necessary additional government-furnished items.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial products and services, specifically for training devices and related support. The solicitation number is 70Z02326R93150001.

The solicitation includes line items for:

• MH-60T Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD)
• Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS)
• Portable Hoist Mission Training System (P-HMTS)
• Training and Documentation
• Program Management
• Extended Warranty and Support (Optional Items for the above training devices)

Detailed descriptions for each item are found in Attachment 1 - SOW (Statement of Work) Sections 2.1 through 2.5. The contract type for all items is Firm Fixed Price.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated on the SF 1449 form, but details are expected in the referenced attachments.

• Estimated Value: Not stated on the SF 1449 form.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 07/20/2026 12:00.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 07/20/2026.

• Evaluation criteria and proposal submission instructions are not detailed on this form but are expected to be in referenced attachments.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 333310, with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. These clauses are attached.

• Payment will be made by the USCG Finance Center.

• The issuing office is 702023 CG-9127, located at 2703 Martin Luther King Ave, SE, Washington, DC, 20593.