Whip Antenna

A00001 - The response date for this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation has been amended to close on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 70Z03826QJ0000045 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, effective 01 October 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. 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 for the following item on a brand name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation:

Item Name: Whip Antenna

Part Number: 18-12P4

National Stock Number: 5985-01-393-2383

Quantity: 5 EA

Manufacturer Cage Code: U1907

Requested Delivery Date: 12/22/2025

Only the brand name item requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Chelton Limited (Cage Code U1907). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM to its current location. No alternate manufacturers or part numbers will be considered.

The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. 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.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03826QJ0000045” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.

SEE ATTACHMENT 2 – “REDACTED J AND A – 70Z03826QJ0000045” FOR JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 12/2/2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 12/3/2025.  E-mail quotations may be sent to Kristen.L.Allen3@uscg.mil.  Please indicate 70Z03826QJ0000045 in the subject line.