Purchase Aircraft Antennas

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000076 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-05, effective 7 August 2025.

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (CAGE Code 66544) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Only the brand-name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (CAGE Code 66544). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer prior to award. An example of acceptable traceability documentation would be a quote from the OEM with pricing information redacted.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,350 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the purchase of the following item(s):

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Nomenclature: V/UHF/MUOS6 Antenna

National Stock Number: 5985-01-667-0495

Part Number: AV-2091-11

Quantity: twenty (20) each

Manufacturer CAGE Code: 66544

Required Delivery: thirty-two (32) weeks after receipt of order (ARO­)

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please read the following attachments for additional information on applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

1. Terms and Conditions


2. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 18 August 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 19 August 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000076 in the subject line.