Purchase Order HSCG3811P202017

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $506,564 firm fixed-price purchase order to Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for the procurement of various spare parts supporting the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter fleet. The contract, which was not set aside for small businesses, was executed on July 15, 2011, with an ultimate completion date of June 4, 2013, and performance conducted at the contractor's facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. As the original equipment manufacturer and sole-source supplier of MH-65 components for the Coast Guard, Airbus Helicopters provides critical technical support and parts necessary to sustain the agency's search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security operations.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc., a subsidiary of the global Airbus Group, maintains a primary contractor role with the federal government for helicopter maintenance and repair services. The company's specialized expertise in providing MH-65 Dolphin components—including rotor blades, servo assemblies, electronic components, and structural parts—positions it as the indispensable OEM provider for the Coast Guard's fleet operations. All contracts awarded to Airbus Helicopters are issued without small business set-asides and cite nonavailability determinations under the Buy American Act, confirming the absence of viable alternative sources for these mission-critical, specialized helicopter components and services.