COUPLER, ANTENNA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is seeking quotations for the Open, Inspect, Report, and possible Overhaul of five (5) COUPLER, ANTENNA units (NSN: 5985 01-549-7689, P/N: 798011-000-004). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 10 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the inspection and potential overhaul of five antenna couplers, specifically OEM THALES MACKAY RADIO INC, P/N: 798011-000-004, used on U.S. Coast Guard Medium Endurance Product Line. Substitute parts are not acceptable, and the USCG cannot provide drawings or schematics. The overhaul description specifies that items must be complete and of the proper part number, with discrepancies reported to the Contracting Officer. A standard manufacturer's warranty is required, with a two-year guarantee for items not for immediate installation. The cost estimate for overhaul is "NOT TO EXCEED: $4,600" per unit.
Packaging and Delivery
Each unit must be individually preserved and wrapped for two years of protection, then packed individually in a wooden box suitable for multiple shipments and forklift handling. Boxes must be marked with specific information including NSN, item name, part number, Government Order Number, and "Coast Guard SFLC Material, Condition 'A'". Delivery is required by June 6, 2026, F.O.B. Destination to the United States Coast Guard (SFLC) Receiving Room, Bldg. #88, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a competitive price purchase order.
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 52.219-6).
- Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, 10 AM EDT.
- Questions Due: May 6, 2026.
- Delivery Required: June 6, 2026.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror on an all-or-nothing basis. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to quote submittal, and FAPIIS records will be reviewed. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, if not already in SAM.gov. Payment requests will be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Additional Notes
Recommended sources for the overhaul include Thales Defense & Security, Inc. and United States Technologies. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses, including those related to commercial items and services.