Sources Sought Notice for LED Landing Lights in support of U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft
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 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for LED Landing Lights for its HC-144 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. This is not a solicitation, but aims to gather information on commercially available products. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The USCG seeks Factory New (NE) LED Landing Lights (NSN: 6220-01-HS3-7955, Part Number: 900-12-100) with full traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aeroleds Holdings, LLC. These lights are for HC-144 aircraft operating frequently at low altitudes in salt-laden environments, which accelerates corrosion. The market research will assist the USCG in making appropriate acquisition decisions.
Requirements for Respondents
Potential offerors MUST be ASA-100 certified or in compliance with other quality systems listed in FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, telephone number, and Point of Contact (POC).
- Details on company quality systems and documentation providing traceability to the OEM.
- Complete product details, brochures, configurations, auxiliary equipment, and options.
- Approximate lead-time and standard warranty terms.
- Answers to specific business questions regarding size (large/small, employees), small business designations (emergent, disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned), GSA schedule listing, and other government/civilian users with POCs and contract numbers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should be emailed to Denise.D.Davis@uscg.mil with "70Z03826IL0000011 Response" in the subject line. A subsequent solicitation may be published on SAM.gov if the USCG decides to proceed with an acquisition.