Antenna System and Mounts
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, has issued Solicitation N0042126Q1149 for the procurement and installation of an Antenna System and Mounts for the CH-53K helicopter platform. This requirement, initially an intent to sole source to ACG, is now an RFQ seeking bids from authorized ACG distributors. The project aims to enhance communications capabilities and provide autonomy for the H-53 Test Team. Quotations are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement and installation of a comprehensive communications suite, including:
- SATCOM Antenna System: Fully compatible with MUOS, DAMA, Dedicated, and Integrated Waveform communications, including transceivers, modems, and power supplies.
- Military VHF/UHF Antenna: Supporting encrypted and unencrypted PRC-117 communications.
- RF Signal Distribution: One or more 1-to-4 RF splitter/amplifier units.
- Antenna Mast: A second communications mast for specified antenna systems and clear Line-of-Sight (LOS).
- Installation Hardware & Cabling: All necessary mounting hardware, RF cabling, and routing clamps.
- Specific Components: Including LMR-400 cable, N Male Straight Connectors, Plain End Pipe, Cushion, Entry Panel, Unistrut, Universal Ground Bar, RF Surge Protector, Coaxial Switches, Cable Assembly, and Custom Aircraft Antenna Mounts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Immediately after award until equipment delivery and installation (ASAP installation preferred).
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside.
- Quotation Due: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Delivery Date: June 01, 2026.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: St James, MD 20670, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the close of business on April 30, 2026. While the notice was an intent to sole source to ACG, competitive bids are considered from vendors who are authorized distributors of ACG and can maintain the ACG Warranty. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Additional Notes
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes from all vendors, but specifically from authorized ACG distributors. The government will not pay for information received. Inspection and Acceptance Locations are specified as "Both Destination" with instructions to refer to the SOW.