Repair of CNIS Processor

Amendment 4: Extended solicitation to 5/11/2025.

Amendment 3: Extended solicitation to 4/11/2025.

Amendment 2: Extended solicitation to 3/13/2025.

Amendment 1: Extended solicitation to 3/11/2025.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 70Z03825QH0000038 is issued as a Request for 
Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect 
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025). 
. 
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size 
standard is $40,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted 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 will 
be awarded on a sole source basis to the manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE: 35351), for the 
repair of CNIS Processor. 
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this 
synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE - 70Z03825QH0000038. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall 
be considered by the agency. 
NOTE: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency. 
The USCG intends to issue an order for a quantity of two (2) each. Per FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased 
Quantity, the USCG may increase the quantity by two (2) each, for a maximum quantity of four (4) each at the 
same unit price as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award 
date. The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option. 
 
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “STATEMENT OF WORK– 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QH0000038” FOR APPLICABLE 
CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 - “WAGE DETERMINATION – Michigan” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 5 – JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION70Z03825QH0000038 
FAC 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025) 
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/7/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated 
award date is on or about 3/4/2025. E-mail quotations shall be sent to Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil and 
Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil. Please indicate the RFQ number in subject line. 
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and 
timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest 
issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing 
authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek 
resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or 
Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or 
otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is 
unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for 
Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use 
of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In 
order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: 
solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use 
their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the 
protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a 
formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP 
program.
Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is 
justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the 
Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests 
shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, 
resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within 
the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted 
electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the 
Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external 
forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. 

Amendment 3: Extended solicitation to 4/11/2025.

Amendment 2: Extended solicitation to 3/13/2025.

Amendment 1: Extended solicitation to 3/11/2025.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 70Z03825QH0000038 is issued as a Request for 
Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect 
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025). 
. 
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size 
standard is $40,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted 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 will 
be awarded on a sole source basis to the manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE: 35351), for the 
repair of CNIS Processor. 
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this 
synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE - 70Z03825QH0000038. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall 
be considered by the agency. 
NOTE: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency. 
The USCG intends to issue an order for a quantity of two (2) each. Per FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased 
Quantity, the USCG may increase the quantity by two (2) each, for a maximum quantity of four (4) each at the 
same unit price as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award 
date. The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option. 
 
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “STATEMENT OF WORK– 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QH0000038” FOR APPLICABLE 
CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 - “WAGE DETERMINATION – Michigan” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 5 – JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION70Z03825QH0000038 
FAC 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025) 
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/7/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated 
award date is on or about 3/4/2025. E-mail quotations shall be sent to Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil and 
Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil. Please indicate the RFQ number in subject line. 
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and 
timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest 
issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing 
authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek 
resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or 
Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or 
otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is 
unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for 
Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use 
of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In 
order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: 
solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use 
their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the 
protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a 
formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP 
program.
Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is 
justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the 
Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests 
shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, 
resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within 
the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted 
electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the 
Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external 
forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. 

Amendment 2: Extended solicitation to 3/13/2025.

Amendment 1: Extended solicitation to 3/11/2025.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 70Z03825QH0000038 is issued as a Request for 
Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect 
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025). 
. 
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size 
standard is $40,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted 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 will 
be awarded on a sole source basis to the manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE: 35351), for the 
repair of CNIS Processor. 
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this 
synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE - 70Z03825QH0000038. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall 
be considered by the agency. 
NOTE: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency. 
The USCG intends to issue an order for a quantity of two (2) each. Per FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased 
Quantity, the USCG may increase the quantity by two (2) each, for a maximum quantity of four (4) each at the 
same unit price as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award 
date. The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option. 
 
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “STATEMENT OF WORK– 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QH0000038” FOR APPLICABLE 
CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 - “WAGE DETERMINATION – Michigan” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 5 – JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION70Z03825QH0000038 
FAC 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025) 
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/7/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated 
award date is on or about 3/4/2025. E-mail quotations shall be sent to Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil and 
Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil. Please indicate the RFQ number in subject line. 
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and 
timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest 
issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing 
authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek 
resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or 
Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or 
otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is 
unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for 
Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use 
of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In 
order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: 
solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use 
their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the 
protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a 
formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP 
program.
Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is 
justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the 
Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests 
shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, 
resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within 
the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted 
electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the 
Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external 
forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. 

Amendment 1: Extended solicitation to 3/11/2025.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 70Z03825QH0000038 is issued as a Request for 
Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect 
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025). 
. 
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size 
standard is $40,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted 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 will 
be awarded on a sole source basis to the manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE: 35351), for the 
repair of CNIS Processor. 
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this 
synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE - 70Z03825QH0000038. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall 
be considered by the agency. 
NOTE: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency. 
The USCG intends to issue an order for a quantity of two (2) each. Per FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased 
Quantity, the USCG may increase the quantity by two (2) each, for a maximum quantity of four (4) each at the 
same unit price as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award 
date. The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option. 
 
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “STATEMENT OF WORK– 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QH0000038” FOR APPLICABLE 
CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 - “WAGE DETERMINATION – Michigan” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 5 – JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION70Z03825QH0000038 
FAC 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025) 
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/7/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated 
award date is on or about 3/4/2025. E-mail quotations shall be sent to Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil and 
Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil. Please indicate the RFQ number in subject line. 
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and 
timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest 
issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing 
authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek 
resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or 
Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or 
otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is 
unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for 
Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use 
of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In 
order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: 
solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use 
their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the 
protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a 
formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP 
program.
Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is 
justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the 
Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests 
shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, 
resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within 
the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted 
electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the 
Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external 
forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 70Z03825QH0000038 is issued as a Request for 
Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect 
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025). 
. 
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 488190. The small business size 
standard is $40,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted 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 will 
be awarded on a sole source basis to the manufacturer, GE Aviation Systems LLC (CAGE: 35351), for the 
repair of CNIS Processor. 
It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this 
synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 – SCHEDULE - 70Z03825QH0000038. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall 
be considered by the agency. 
NOTE: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from this agency. 
The USCG intends to issue an order for a quantity of two (2) each. Per FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased 
Quantity, the USCG may increase the quantity by two (2) each, for a maximum quantity of four (4) each at the 
same unit price as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award 
date. The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option. 
 
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “STATEMENT OF WORK– 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QH0000038” FOR APPLICABLE 
CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825QH0000038” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 - “WAGE DETERMINATION – Michigan” 
SEE ATTACHMENT 5 – JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION70Z03825QH0000038 
FAC 2025-03 (Effective January 17, 2025) 
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3/7/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated 
award date is on or about 3/4/2025. E-mail quotations shall be sent to Emma.C.Craft@uscg.mil and 
Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil. Please indicate the RFQ number in subject line. 
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and 
timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest 
issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing 
authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek 
resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or 
Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or 
otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is 
unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for 
Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use 
of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In 
order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: 
solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use 
their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the 
protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a 
formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP 
program.
Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is 
justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the 
Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests 
shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, 
resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within 
the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted 
electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the 
Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external 
forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.