The document outlines a procurement request from the United States Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, focusing on several aviation component orders. It provides a detailed list of items required, including their national stock numbers, part numbers, descriptions, quantities, required delivery dates (RDD) of December 1, 2024, and pricing information, which currently shows zero costs for all items. The items listed include various aircraft components such as angles, support assemblies, channels, brackets, clamps, and clips. The procurement's intent is to source these components in anticipation of future logistics needs. A procurement technician, Kristen Allen, is listed as the point of contact for quotes and shipping terms, which emphasize F.O.B. destination unless otherwise indicated. This document is integral to the contracting process, facilitating the supply chain management necessary for maintaining aviation operations within the Coast Guard.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking to procure specialized items necessary for the MH60T helicopter through a sole source acquisition from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The justification for this approach falls under 41 U.S.C. 1901(c) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as Sikorsky is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owns all relevant technical data and specifications. Extensive market research was conducted, showing no available alternatives that meet critical operational requirements. The items required are complex and have specific manufacturing and testing needs, making it economically unviable for the government to develop alternative manufacturing rights. A Notice of Intent will be published on SAM.gov to inform potential bidders. However, the proprietary nature of the technical data restricts competition, and efforts to eliminate these barriers are limited as the USCG cannot provide comprehensive descriptions for alternative sourcing. This acquisition underscores the reliance on OEM-provided components for operational integrity and compliance with USCG standards.