PURSHASE 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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of Antennas for its C27J aircraft. While a sole-source award to CHELTON, INC. is anticipated due to proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data, all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations for consideration. The solicitation number is 70Z03826QW0000040.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of two (2) ANTENNA units (National Stock Number: 5985-01-582-3944, Part Number: 12-190-6/1P24). All items must demonstrate clear traceability to the OEM, CHELTON, INC. (CAGE Code 63563), or be provided by an authorized CHELTON, INC. distributor. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG. Delivery is required within 200 days after receipt of order (ARO), with F.O.B. Destination as the preferred shipping term.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ) for commercial items (FAR subpart 12.201).
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1250 employees.
- Set-Aside: This is a restricted requirement with an anticipated sole-source award, but all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $39,898.86.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted by the specified deadline. Minimum submission requirements include the solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, information for evaluation factors, responses to required certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms. Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to debra.w.heath@uscg.mil with "70Z03826QW0000040" in the subject line. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Additional Notes
A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) outlines the rationale for the anticipated sole-source award, citing the uniqueness of the parts to the C27J aircraft and Chelton, Inc.'s ownership of the necessary technical data.