Philippine Coast Guard King Air 350 Maritime Domain Awareness Upgrade
Overview
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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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to Technology Service Corp (TSC), Arlington, VA. This effort supports the Philippine Coast Guard's Maritime Domain Awareness by procuring three (3) King Air 350-Series (KA350) aircraft with significant upgrades and associated training. This presolicitation was published on March 24, 2026, with a response date of April 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract includes:
- Delivery of three (3) King Air 350-Series (KA350) aircraft.
- Upgrades to include necessary fuel systems (extended range tanks, gross weight increase), avionics (Garmin GI000Nxi, High Frequency radio), and fresh paint.
- Two (2) of the aircraft will also receive the KA350 Maritime Domain Awareness (KAMDA) ISR suite.
- Procurement of associated Sensor Operator Training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (not open competition)
- Authority: 10 USC 3204(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.103-4(b) – "Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when precluded by the terms of an international agreement."
- Intended Contractor: Technology Service Corp (TSC)
- Response Date: April 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 24, 2026
Additional Notes
TSC was selected due to direction from an international agreement and their manufacturing knowledge and system integration experience. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Bart Kercheval at bart.kercheval@tsc.com.