Purchase Order 70Z03825PN0000278

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $60,939.72 firm fixed price purchase order to Chelton LIMITED for repair services on V/UHF Logic Control components supporting the HC-27J Aircraft. This contract, issued on August 28, 2025, with completion targeted for August 28, 2026, addresses the repair of specialized aircraft communication and control systems that are critical to Coast Guard rotorcraft operations. The work will be performed in Great Britain by Chelton's Cobham Aerospace Connectivity Division, the original equipment manufacturer holding proprietary technical data necessary for these repairs. This was a sole-source award with no small business set-aside, reflecting the government's determination that Chelton is the only viable source capable of performing the repairs in accordance with original equipment manufacturer specifications and Federal Aviation Administration requirements.

The contract originated from a July 2025 solicitation seeking repairs for four V/UHF Logic Control units, with an option for the Coast Guard to require up to four additional repairs within 365 days at the same pricing. Chelton LIMITED, a UK-based international manufacturer registered as a federal vendor since 2004, has established itself as a critical supplier of sophisticated communication systems and aviation components through longstanding relationships with the Coast Guard, Naval Supply Systems Command, and the Department of Defense. The award includes a modification noting no-fault findings and origin changes to four contract lines, demonstrating the iterative nature of the procurement process. As a specialized original equipment manufacturer without domestic alternatives, Chelton's role as the sole provider underscores the unique technical expertise required for maintenance of Coast Guard aviation assets.