Production and Delivery of HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

The United States Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract to EADS North America, Inc. for the production and delivery of HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The initial award covers three aircraft, with the inclusion of four option periods that allow for the procurement of up to six additional aircraft, bringing the potential total to nine. This procurement, identified by solicitation number HSCG23-10-R-2DA020 and NAICS code 336411, encompasses the manufacture, assembly, and delivery of the aircraft in accordance with specific technical standards and project management requirements. The solicitation process involved multiple amendments to clarify equipment pricing, update aircraft access language, and refine the schedule of CLINs for the base and option periods. Key administrative details included the denial of a request to change payment triggers for Milestone 1 to prevent unauthorized advance payments and several extensions to the offer receipt deadlines. The contract was managed by the Hq Contract Operations office in Washington, DC, with Orie T. Davis serving as the Contracting Officer.