Interface Unit
ID: 70Z03824QJ0000380Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/643a91a9c7a947679a7f00ced626b44f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking to procure specialized communication interface units for the MH-60T helicopter through a sole-source acquisition from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement involves a total of seven units, identified by National Stock Number 5895-01-408-0406 and Part Number 70450-81125-041, with a delivery deadline set for October 1, 2024. This acquisition is critical for maintaining operational readiness and reliability of USCG aviation assets, as the required components possess unique characteristics that only Sikorsky can provide due to proprietary technical data. Interested suppliers may submit quotations to the designated contacts by 2:00 PM EDT on November 15, 2024, with the understanding that the procurement is unrestricted and will be awarded based on fair and reasonable pricing.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Winslow
    Ashley.R.Winslow@uscg.mil
    MRR Procurement Mailbox
    mrr-procurement@uscg.mil
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    Attachment 1- List of Items 70Z03824QJ0000380.xlsx
    This document outlines a federal procurement request from the United States Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center for a specific communication interface unit. The item listed is identified by its National Stock Number (5895-01-408-0406) and Part Number (70450-81125-041), with a required quantity of seven units to be delivered by October 1, 2024. The sole proposed supplier is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, identified by its CAGE code (78286). The document requests potential suppliers to provide quotations, and it clarifies shipping terms, specifying that all quotes will default to F.O.B. Destination unless otherwise indicated with shipping costs included when marked as F.O.B. Origin. This request is part of the standard operating procedures for acquiring necessary items for government aviation operations, emphasizing the structured approach in public procurement processes.
    Attachment 2 - Redacted J and A - 70Z03824QJ0000380.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to procure specialized replacement items for the MH-60T helicopter through a sole-source acquisition from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The justification for this non-competitive procurement cites the unique characteristics of the required components, which only SAC can provide due to ownership of the necessary technical data and specifications. Despite exhaustive market research through various government and commercial channels, no alternative sources were identified that could fulfill the specific operational and reliability requirements. The USCG emphasized the complexity and proprietary nature of the items, deeming efforts to overcome the sole-source barrier challenging due to the lack of available technical descriptions for competitive solicitation. Overall, this procurement underscores the necessity of acquiring critical aviation components while adhering to established regulations on competition.
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