Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database Subscription Renewal for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144
Overview
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking quotations for the renewal of Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database Subscriptions for its HC-144 aircraft. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), with an anticipated sole-source award to Rockwell Collins, though all responsible sources are invited to submit. Quotations are due May 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 16 each of FMS Database J42-Americas (Part Number: FMS-JEPP-T42-M-AMR), which are Jeppesen Nav DB Type 42 Mil Americas Platform subscriptions. These software subscriptions are critical for eliminating runway errors and flight path intrusions, and are updated 13 times per year. All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Rockwell Collins (CAGE Code: 13499), or be provided by an authorized Rockwell Collins distributor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Restricted requirement, with an anticipated sole-source award to Rockwell Collins. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Delivery Requirement: By June 1, 2026, after receipt of order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are desired.
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Eligibility & Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror representing the best value to the Government. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to provide new manufactured commercial items. A Certificate of Conformance (COC), compliant with FAR clause 52.246-15, is required. Offerors must demonstrate clear traceability to the OEM or provide documentation as an authorized Rockwell Collins distributor. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil, indicating solicitation number 70Z03826QL0000141 in the subject line. Shipping terms must be F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin; EXW or Incoterms 2020 will not be accepted. No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the USCG.