Questions and Responses_14SEP2026_70Z02326AIRC12RFI.xlsx
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This is a Questions and Responses document from a U.S. Coast Guard Pre-Solicitation RFI (Request for Information) regarding a Multi-Mission Rotary Aircraft Purchase requirement (Solicitation Number: 70Z02326AIRC12RFI). The document addresses four vendor inquiries submitted in response to the RFI, updated as of September 14, 2026.
The government responses clarify technical requirements and compatibility criteria for proposed aircraft. Regarding shipboard integration, vendors must provide helicopter dimensions so the USCG can determine obstacle clearance compliance with Air Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin No. 1 standards. For communications capabilities, the aircraft must support secure communications systems such as the ARC-210 and be capable of accommodating cryptologic secure communications. Regarding deck operations, aircraft must be compatible with the USCG's TALON grid system—a 6-foot diameter honeycomb grid constructed of high-strength stainless steel, flush-mounted to the flight deck near the center of the landing circle, conforming to STANAG 1276 NATO standards. The government confirmed this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. This pre-solicitation document serves as vendor guidance for aircraft proposal development and does not establish specific response deadlines, pricing terms, or award dates.
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Sheet1 Question RFI Reference (If Applicable) Vendor Question Government Response
| 1 | Please specify which ships in the USCG inventory are compatible with your aircraft to meet the minimum obstacle clearance criteria established in the Air Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin No.1 (series). | Can you provide the source document that contains all the applicable ships in the USCG inventory and the referenced Air Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin? | Both documents are for official/operational use only. Please provide helicopter dimensions and the USCG will determine clearance criteria. |
| 2 | Is your aircraft able to integrate Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, or other secure communications into the existing aircraft communication system? | Can you further define what DoW, DHS, and other secure comms are being requested? Yes, the aircraft can support secure communications (e.g., ARC-210)? | Capable of having cryptologic secure communications installed. |
| 3 | Is the aircraft designed for, or can the aircraft be configured with, a shipboard deck locking system compatible with the USCG’s TALON grids? | Can you provide details regarding the USCG’s TALON grids to properly answer this question regarding aircraft and system compatibility? | The TALON grid is a 6-foot diameter honeycomb grid made of high strength stainless steel. The TALON is mounted in a trough in the flight deck, flush with the deck, near the center of the landing circle. The grid is in conformance with STANAG 1276 NATO Standard. |
| 4 | N/A | I am inquiring about the USCG's Multi-Mission Rotary Aircraft Purchase requirement; 70Z02326AIRC12RFI. Can you confirm if this is a new requirement or a recompete? May I have the incumbent information, if applicable? | This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent. |
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