Procurement of Signal Proc's, Receiver/Transmitters and Antenna-Pedestals.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to determine supply sources for signal processors, receiver/transmitters, and antenna-pedestals for their HC-144 aircraft. The USCG operates eighteen HC-144 aircraft, which require frequent operation at lower altitudes and in salt-laden environments, accelerating corrosion on airframe structures, engines, and components. The USCG is seeking potential sources capable of providing these items in Factory New (NE) condition, with full traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Telephonics Corporation. Potential offerors must be ASA-100 certified or in compliance with other quality systems listed in FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B. • The USCG is seeking signal processors, receiver/transmitters, and antenna-pedestals for their HC-144 aircraft. • The items must be in Factory New (NE) condition, with full traceability to the OEM, Telephonics Corporation. • Potential offerors must be ASA-100 certified or in compliance with other quality systems listed in FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B. • The USCG operates eighteen HC-144 aircraft, which require frequent operation at lower altitudes and in salt-laden environments. • The aircraft and its components are inspected by USCG personnel in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) periodic requirements and in conjunction with the USCG's specialized Asset Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS).