42LINK-Airborne Platform Link-16 Requirements
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z03826QB0000191
- Agency
- Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Alyson Harrison alyson.s.harrison2@uscg.mil (571) 613-5816
- Destiny Ornelas destiny.a.ornelas2@uscg.mil (571) 614-4120
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Coast Guard seeks 20 Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A-Naval Variant units and 21 STT Fan Tray cooling components for the 42LINK-Airborne Platform Link-16 system, with quotations closing September 3, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. This is a sole-source procurement anticipated to be awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc., Cage Code 06401.
All parts must demonstrate clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to L3 Technologies as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, with an approved source paper trail; alternate part numbers will not be accepted. Parts must comply with Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness guidelines per 14 CFR Part 21 to ensure aircrew safety on USCG MH-65E aircraft. The USCG self-certifies its aircraft under FAA standards, and non-OEM parts or unauthorized distributors would void flight clearances and require cost-prohibitive recertification.
Delivery is requested F.O.B. Destination to USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, by March 18, 2027. The estimated contract value is $4,584,433, comprised of $4,292,260 for the STT KOR-24A units (at $214,613 each) and $292,173 for the Fan Trays (at $13,913 each). Contract type is firm-fixed-price purchase order using Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Support funds.
Market research from May through August 2026, including an RFI posted to SAM.gov, identified Timber Sweet Consulting, LLC as an interested party; L3 confirmed it is not an authorized distributor. Quotations must include completed Requirements documentation with unit pricing. Technical acceptability is evaluated on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM matching exact part numbers, rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. Award determination rests on fair and reasonable pricing analysis. NAICS 334220; PSC 5821.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Ammendment 1: Due to the sole source nature of this requirement and the quote has been received, this soliciation will close on September 3, 2026 at 11:30am EDT.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 70Z03826QB0000191 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334220. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a restricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to L3 Technologies, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), L3 Technologies, Inc. (Cage Code: 06401) Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000191,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000191” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000191”.
It is the Government's belief that L3 Technologies, Inc. is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
Alternate part numbers will not be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best value to the Government is always the goal, but without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.
Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline these certification procedures.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3 September 2026 at 11:30 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alyson.S.Harrison2@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000191 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 70Z03826QB0000191 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334220. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a restricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to L3 Technologies, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), L3 Technologies, Inc. (Cage Code: 06401) Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03826QB0000191,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QB0000191” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QB0000191”.
It is the Government's belief that L3 Technologies, Inc. is the only known source to provide traceability and genuine OEM parts. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
Alternate part numbers will not be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best value to the Government is always the goal, but without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.
Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline these certification procedures.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 8 September 2026 at 11:00 am EDT. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Alyson.S.Harrison2@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03826QB0000191 in the subject line. Phone call quotes WILL NOT be accepted.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements - 70Z03826QB0000191.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Terms and Conditions - 70Z03826QB0000191.pdf | ||
| Redacted J and A - 70Z03826QB0000191.pdf |
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