Exail Fiber Optic Gyrocompass (FOG) Inertial Navigation System (INS) kits
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 (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing Exail Fiber Optic Gyrocompass (FOG) Inertial Navigation System (INS) kits. The requirement is for fifty (50) exact kits (Part Number: 00325254-A), with no substitutions considered. Responses are due April 10, 2026, by 12 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The USCG SFLC requires 50 Exail FOG INS kits, which are critical for navigation and situational awareness on USCG vessels. Each kit must be the exact product, Part Number 00325254-A, and include:
- M3 Part Number # 00227615
- N3 Part # PAA00872
- Screen Part # 003252253 (Manufacture: Hatteland)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, by 12 PM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Potential Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR) contract; vendors are asked to provide input on maximum length (e.g., 5 years) and any associated issues/concerns.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. This statement should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Business size (e.g., small, large).
- Confirmation of ability to provide the exact kit (Part # 00325254-A) and its specified components.
- If an authorized distributor, a copy of the signed authorized distributor agreement.
- Description of production capacity, maximum annual delivery, lead times, and factors impacting production volume.
- Feedback on the maximum length for a potential multi-year IDR contract and any associated issues.
Additional Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. A future solicitation, if issued, will be announced separately.
Contact Information
Submit capabilities statements via email to:
- Mark Cap (Contracting Officer): Mark.Cap@uscg.mil
- Lavon Lewis (Contract Specialist): Lavon.M.Lewis@uscg.mil