Repair and Modify Lighted Panel, IFF and Panel, Lighted RH for U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center is seeking repair and modification services for two aircraft components: a Lighted Panel, IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) and a Lighted Panel, Right-Hand (RH), for HC-144 maritime patrol aircraft. These are specialized avionics display and control panels used in flight deck operations.
The IFF panel relates to the aircraft's identification systems—critical transponder equipment that enables military and civilian air traffic control to distinguish friendly aircraft. Lighted panels in cockpit environments typically integrate switchology, indicator lighting, and sometimes display elements, all built to stringent aviation standards for reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, and night-vision compatibility.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the contract announcement and the bidding mechanism. Work will take place at the Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, a known center for Coast Guard fixed-wing and rotary-wing maintenance.
see the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and acceptable condition standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70Z03827QL0000010 |
| NAICS | 488190 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Elizabeth City, NC |
Who can bid
This opportunity is unrestricted—open to all responsible bidders regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. Small businesses, large businesses, veteran-owned firms, and other entities may all submit offers.
NAICS 488190 covers "Other Support Activities for Air Transportation," which broadly includes aircraft servicing, repair stations, and specialized maintenance operations not classified elsewhere. Firms registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS (or a contracting officer-accepted alternative) should verify their codes are current.
Because this involves military aircraft components, see the solicitation for any security clearance, export control (ITAR), or facility requirements. Aircraft repair work often demands FAA repair station certification, DOD contractor logistics support experience, or specific military quality standards—though the metadata does not specify these.
How to put together a competitive bid
For avionics panel repair and modification, focus your proposal on demonstrated technical competence:
- Repair capabilities: Detail your experience with legacy military or Coast Guard avionics, illuminated switch panels, or IFF-related systems. Coast Guard aircraft often operate in corrosive maritime environments—highlight environmental testing or conformal coating expertise if applicable.
- Modification authority: If the work involves engineering changes, clarify whether you hold DER (Designated Engineering Representative), ODA (Organization Designation Authorization), or military equivalency.
- Traceability and configuration management: Military aviation demands strict part traceability. Describe your counterfeit parts prevention program, material certifications, and configuration control processes.
- Turnaround and logistics: Elizabeth City is the sole Coast Guard ALC for fixed-wing aviation. Propose realistic lead times for depot-level repair, and consider offering rapid exchange or spares provisioning if the contract structure permits.
- Past performance: Reference similar DHS, DOD, or FAA-certified repair work on comparable avionics—preferably with Coast Guard or Navy maritime platforms.
Next steps
- Read the complete solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number 70Z03827QL0000010.
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and includes NAICS 488190.
- Review the full technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria in the solicitation documents.
- Note the compressed timeline: posted October 19, 2026, with offers due October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT—only two days to respond. Prepare questions immediately and submit any pre-bid inquiries through the contract officer specified in the full notice.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →