SAR Antenna
Overview
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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 Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for SAR Antennas (AT-695) under an unrestricted, firm-fixed price purchase order. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000092) seeks newly manufactured commercial items with full traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Chelton Avionics, Inc. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of AT-695 SAR ANTENNA (NSN: 5985-01-455-7129, Part Number: 121-0019-000). The initial quantity required is 10 units, with an option for the Government to increase the quantity by up to 20 additional units, for a maximum total of 30 units, within one year of purchase order award (per FAR 52.217-6). All items must be newly manufactured commercial items, accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and clear, documented traceability to the OEM. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- F.O.B. Point: Destination is requested; F.O.B. Origin will be considered if estimated shipping costs are provided.
- Requested Delivery: November 25, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror rated technically acceptable. Technical acceptability is determined by the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with required COC and traceability. Offerors must submit the "Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000092" Excel sheet with their quotation, including unit prices, quantity price discounts, and prompt payment discounts. Certifications regarding responsibility matters are required. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Raymond.V.Marler@uscg.mil by April 13, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT, with "solicitation 70Z03826QB0000092" in the subject line. Phone call quotes will not be accepted.
Key Provisions
The "Terms and Conditions" document outlines critical contractual terms, including specific FAR clauses, security prohibitions (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment), quality assurance requirements, detailed shipping/packaging/marking instructions, and invoicing procedures. Bidders must review these documents thoroughly to ensure compliance.