The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $128,175.52 to TE Connectivity Corporation for the procurement of AC contactors supporting the MH-60T helicopter program. The contract, awarded on August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of April 26, 2027, fulfills a competitive solicitation issued on August 20, 2025, for twelve units of National Stock Number 6110-01-105-6515. The specified parts are TE Connectivity's part number D-56B or the alternate Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation part number 70550-02027-104, with all items required to be new manufactured commercial products maintaining clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Performance will occur in Mansfield, Ohio, with delivery to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
The MH-60T is an advanced maritime helicopter operated by the Coast Guard for search and rescue, law enforcement, and national security missions. AC contactors are critical electrical components that control power distribution in aircraft systems, making them essential for safe and reliable helicopter operations. The contract was awarded on an unrestricted, competitive basis with no small business set-aside, and includes an unilateral option for the Coast Guard to procure up to seven additional units at the same price and lead time within 365 days of award, bringing the maximum total quantity to nineteen units. TE Connectivity Corporation, a registered SAM.gov vendor specializing in connectivity and sensor solutions for aerospace and defense applications, was selected through lowest-priced, technically acceptable evaluation methodology.