Technical Assessment of Vessel Traffic Services USCG Sector San Francisco
ID: 70Z02326R74110001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4f8df953c1754b3eb2df3167cb77adce/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking information from potential offerors for a technical assessment of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) at Sector San Francisco. The objective is to enhance coastal maritime domain awareness by evaluating existing VTS technologies and operations, and subsequently providing a technical demonstration of a proposed turnkey transformation plan, including rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs for replacement and sustainment. This initiative is crucial for managing the significant vessel traffic in the San Francisco Bay area, which sees approximately 150,000 vessel transits annually. Interested vendors are invited to submit 1-2 page responses by January 5, 2026, detailing their capabilities and organizational information to Patrick W. McCuen at patrick.w.mccuen@uscg.mil, as this RFI is part of market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    Adam Petty
    (206) 827-4613
    adam.f.petty1@uscg.mil
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    RFI for Next Gen VTS for San Francisco FINAL.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research for improving coastal maritime domain awareness for USCG Sector San Francisco (SSF). This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. The USCG is seeking offerors willing to conduct a no-cost technical assessment of SSF Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) technologies and operations, provide a technical demonstration of a turnkey transformation, and present rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs for replacement and sustainment. Key requirements include IALA industrial membership, a port assessment of existing VTS systems, development of a turnkey transformation plan adhering to IALA standards, and a presentation with a tech demo and ROM costs. Submissions of 1-2 pages are requested by January 5, 2026, from vendors who can conduct the assessment and demo for evaluation in Q3 or Q4 FY2026. The RFI also requests organizational information and general feedback.
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