VIBRATOR, ABSORBER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Call to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286) for Vibrator, Absorber components. This requirement is unrestricted, as the small business set-aside has been dissolved. The response date for this notice has been extended to April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The USCG ALC requires 10 units of VIBRATOR, ABSORBER (NSN: 1560-01-140-6711, Part Number: 70219-02106-041). These components are essential for the MH-60T helicopter. Delivery is requested within 200 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with early shipments encouraged at no additional cost. The F.O.B. point is Origin, and inspection and acceptance will be performed at origin by DCMA.
Contract & Justification
This is an intent to award a sole-source BOA Call under FAR 12.102(a), citing that the items are available from only one source, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) details that Sikorsky owns the technical data and specifications, and these complex components are uniquely approved for the MH-60T. The USCG has assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of 3, indicating direct acquisition from the manufacturer. The requirement is unrestricted.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package will be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation to Riley.A.Ayers@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil by April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT, referencing solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000102 in the subject line. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete the procurement. Award will be made upon determination of fair and reasonable pricing, using methods such as market research and comparison with previous purchases.
Key Details
- Notice Type: Special Notice / Intent to Award Sole Source
- Agency: US Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Contacts: Riley Ayers (Riley.A.Ayers@uscg.mil), MRR Procurement (MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil)