U.S. Coast Guard Multi-Mission Rotary Aircraft Purchase

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data on commercial rotary‑wing aircraft that could be adapted for multi‑mission Coast Guard operations. The agency seeks platforms capable of aerial intercept, airborne use of force, and maritime search‑and‑rescue, with specific performance, payload, avionics, and survivability requirements, as well as the ability to integrate USCG‑specific mission equipment, weapons, and communications. Respondents are asked to provide detailed technical specifications, modification timelines, ROM pricing, and contract‑vehicle information. This RFI is purely for market research; no solicitation or award is guaranteed at this stage. • Target aircraft: rotary‑wing platform meeting FAA certification, night‑vision‑compatible, dual‑engine, 3,000 lb payload, ≥3 hr endurance. • Mission sets: Aerial Intercept (≥140 kt @10 kft), Airborne Use of Force (hot/high‑altitude hover, shipboard‑compatible), Search & Rescue (≥300 nm range, 600 lb hoist). • Physical constraints: fits USCG cutter hangar (≤42 ft L × 10 ft W × 13 ft 5 in H) and shore hangar (≤50 ft × 50 ft). • Required systems: NVG‑compatible cockpit, HUD/HMD, MOSA‑compliant avionics, WAAS‑enabled GPS/RNAV, TCAS‑I, ADS‑B, automatic hover‑hold, water‑landing capabilities, HIFR receptacle, hardpoints for weapons. • Logistics: transportable by C‑17/C‑5, rapid reassembly, cold‑start without external support. • Submission deadline: 08 Oct 2026 5:00 pm ET; responses emailed to Sharita L. Leathers (and Joel M. Gibney).