The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is procuring HIDS Mounts for MH-60T aircraft under solicitation 70Z03826QJ0000153. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The acquisition is a sole-source award to Elbitamerica, Inc., because the original equipment manufacturer holds the proprietary technical data. The initial order is for eight mounts, with a unilateral option for the Coast Guard to purchase up to eight more within 365 days of award. All items must have documented traceability to the manufacturer and include a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15. No drawings or schematics are available; contractors are responsible for technical compliance and manufacturer traceability. Quotes are due June 30, 2026, with an expected award around July 6, 2026, and delivery by April 30, 2027. The requirement includes eight base units and an option for eight additional units. A complete, auditable paper trail from the OEM to the current location is mandatory for award. All items must include a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15. Initial delivery is requested by April 30, 2027. The USCG Aviation Logistics Center is purchasing HIDS Mounts to support MH-60T aircraft fleet expansion. This firm-fixed-price order covers eight initial units, with a unilateral option for eight more within a year of award. The procurement is sole-source to Elbitamerica, Inc., because the OEM owns the proprietary technical data and the part is the only configuration approved by the USCG Aircraft Configuration Control Board.
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A00002 - The response date for this combined synopsis/solicitation has been extended until June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. A00001 - The response date for this combined synopsis/solicitation has been extended until June 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.201 as supplemented with additional information included in...
View moreNomenclature: Mount, HIDS
National Stock Number (NSN): 1680-01-HS2-0809
Part Number (P/N): 026146A-00
Quantity: eight (8) each
*(Optional Quantity: up to an additional eight (8) each)
Requested Delivery Date: 04/30/2027
*At the time of award, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will place an order for the quantity of eight (8) items. IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-6, the USCG may require an additional quantity of eight (8) items for up to a maximum quantity of sixteen (16) items at the same price and lead time as the original order within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.
***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modifications, such modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor.
Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Elbitamerica, Inc. (Cage Code 0WEC9). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM to its current location.
The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Please carefully review the following attachments for additional information and requirements:
ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03826QJ0000153” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.
ATTACHMENT 2 – “REDACTED J AND A – 70Z03826QJ0000153” FOR JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 6/30/2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 7/6/2026. E-mail quotations may be sent to [email protected] and [email protected]. Please indicate 70Z03826QJ0000153 in the subject line.