USCG and CBP C-130J Missionization Effort (Minotaur Mission Systems+)

The contract seeks qualified sources to provide aircraft modification services for the installation of the USCG-developed and government-owned Minotaur Mission System Suite (MSS+) on newly produced C-130J aircraft operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection. This effort, termed missionization, involves adapting the airframes to integrate the MSS+ to meet operational requirements, with potential inclusion of prototype development and integration solutions to counter diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The project is open to industry partners capable of delivering complex avionics and systems integration under stringent government specifications, with flexibility to address unforeseen technical challenges related to obsolescence and supply chain constraints. The solicitation, identified as 70Z02326RAIRA1000, was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 336413 for aircraft manufacturing. No set-aside restrictions apply, making it open to all eligible contractors. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Coast Guard HQ Contract Operations office located in Washington, D.C., with performance expected to occur in the District of Columbia. Primary point of contact is Andrew Gordon, reachable via email or phone, with Mary Case available for secondary support. All inquiries and submissions must be directed through the designated SAM.gov portal.