Request for Information (RFI) - Installation and Logistics Management Services, 3rd Generation (ILMS III)
ID: 70Z04425BOD6-RFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/028524a1d54f4b7aae7b228e7d8c41ad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Installation and Logistics Management Services, 3rd Generation (ILMS III). This initiative aims to gather industry insights and assess market interest for a future Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will support the implementation, sustainment, and disposition of new and upgraded Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) systems across various platforms. The prospective contract will encompass a range of services, including logistics support, system installation, maintenance, and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring operational readiness and effective modernization of critical systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by October 24, 2025, to Mr. Kenneth S. Boyer at kenneth.s.boyer@uscg.mil, with a focus on their capabilities, past performance, and innovative approaches to enhance the ILMS lifecycle.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ken Boyer
    kenneth.s.boyer@uscg.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    ILMS III - DRAFT - Scope of Work (SOW).pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) C5I Service Center (C5ISC) requires Installation and Logistics Management Services, 3rd Generation (ILMS III). This multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will support the implementation, sustainment, and disposition of new and upgraded C5I systems across various product lines and divisions. Services include system documentation, installation/de-installation, engineering change support, and field maintenance (preventive, corrective, adaptive). The contractor will provide labor, materials, and equipment for these services at USCG shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, both within and outside the continental U.S. Key personnel, security clearances (Secret), and compliance with various government regulations and standards are mandatory. The contract also emphasizes robust reporting, project planning, and business continuity, ensuring efficient and secure C5I system operations.
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