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DHS FY 2025 Buy American Act Nonavailability Actions for USCG Aircraft and Vessel Parts

This opportunity details the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) annual posting of Buy American Act domestic nonavailability actions for FY 2025, primarily involving the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). - Scope & Context - DHS, through the USCG, is procuring a wide range of aircraft parts and components for MH-65, HC-144, and C-27J aircraft. - Procurements include cartridges, structural components, rotor blades, hydraulic systems, landing gear, electrical systems, hardware, and more. - Also includes vessel equipment (davit overhaul kits), ceremonial swords and scabbards, mini crawler crane, remote operated vehicle (ROV), jet-pumps, transfer pumps, safety and rescue equipment. - OEMs & Sourcing - Major OEMs: Airbus Helicopters, Inc., Leonardo SPA, Airbus Defense and Space, Inc., Safran Aerosystems Services Americas LLC, and others. - Many items sourced from foreign OEMs due to lack of domestic alternatives, under Buy American Act nonavailability waivers (FAR 25.103(b)(1)). - Products & Quantities - Notable line items: 25 cartridges for MH-65 aircraft, 1 mini crawler crane, 1 ROV with expert package. - Numerous spare parts and hardware for multiple aircraft types; quantities often unspecified. - Period of Performance - Contract actions span late 2024 through late 2025, with ongoing modifications and option exercises. - Locations - Place of performance and government facility: U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20407. - Requirements & Compliance - All procurements are subject to Buy American Act nonavailability determinations; domestic alternatives were not available. - Tariff fee adjustments and periodic funding modifications are included. - Competitive Landscape - Foreign OEMs dominate due to nonavailability; potential competitors include other global aircraft and aerospace manufacturers. - Estimated Contract Value - Based on scope and typical government aircraft parts procurement, estimated value ranges from $5 million to $25 million. - Attachments - Detailed listing of products and services is provided in the attached PDF document.

Description

In recognition of the importance of the Buy American statute (BAA) to the U.S. economy, and to promote and enhance awareness and public visibility, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publishes annually a list of procurement actions using the BAA domestic nonavailability waivers executed during the previous year.

During Fiscal Year 2025, DHS executed 1,051 contract actions valued at $80,195,215.23 using the domestic nonavailability exception under the BAA. This figure represents approximately 1.87 percent (by dollar value) of the annual DHS procurement obligations for the fiscal year subject to compliance with the BAA. 

Most of these actions were awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for i) miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components; ii) airframe structural components; iii) helicopter rotor blades, drive mechanisms, and components; iv) tubing; and v) hardware. To maintain and service aircrafts and various other assets, USCG must acquire parts from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), many of which are foreign. These items are considered “spare and replacement parts for equipment of foreign manufacture, and for which domestic parts are not available,” and fall under the class nonavailability determination at FAR 25.103(b)(1) and 25.104(a).

For any questions about this posting, please contact:

Shaundra Ford

Shaundra.Ford@hq.dhs.gov

DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

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