SAM #70Z03826IJ0000032

USCG seeks sources for modernized Interface Control Unit to replace Telephonics legacy part

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is seeking information from industry regarding the supply of a modernized Interface Control Unit (ICU) to replace a legacy component. - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Telephonics Corp (Cage Code 78711) is the identified and accepted OEM for the legacy ICU - Products/Services Requested: - Modernized Interface Control Unit (ICU) to replace legacy ICU - Legacy ICU details: NSN 5895-01-652-2181, Part Number 899-3100-117 - No specific part number or NSN for the replacement ICU provided yet - Quantity not specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Replacement ICU must have traceability to the OEM (Telephonics Corp), with a documented and auditable paper trail - USCG is seeking information on vendor capabilities, business size, certifications, and product availability - The requirement is for a superseding component, not a direct re-procurement of the legacy part - No administrative or procedural contract details provided

Description

This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the following item:

Nomenclature: Interface Control Unit (ICU)

NSN: TBD*

P/N: TBD*

*This requirement is for a modernized, superseding component designed to replace the legacy ICU, NSN: 5895-01-652-2181, P/N: 899-3100-117

The item must have traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from the OEM to its current location. The source below has been identified and accepted as the OEM of this item.

OEM/Approved Source:

Telephonics Corp (Cage Code 78711)

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number and point of contact (POC).  Please respond to the following questions:

What is an estimated total lead time? Is your company a large or small business and how many employees? What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of procurement? If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantage group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm? Is your firm a Women-Owned or operated business? Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned? Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule? Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions?

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov website.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is 07/15/2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Time. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826IJ0000032 in the subject line.

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