KIT, BULKHD, STA 184

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking a contractor to manufacture a Kit, Bulkhd, STA 184 for use on the USCG MH-60T helicopter. The contractor will be required to provide a first article of the kit, which will be subject to testing by the USCG. If the first article is successful, the contractor may be awarded a follow-on production contract. The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing the kit in accordance with USCG-approved drawings and for providing a Certificate of Conformance with each component. • The kit must be manufactured in accordance with the specified characteristics and standard commercially acceptable methods. • The contractor must provide all necessary components, materials, labor, tooling, and facilities to manufacture the components. • The contractor must store all special, nonstandard tooling in a weather-proof location or container for a period of three years. • The contractor must notify the USCG in writing if no additional manufacturing contracts were awarded to them after three years. • The USCG will provide written instructions for the final disposition of all special, nonstandard Government tooling.