Captain of the Port (COTP) Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services

This document is a draft federal solicitation (number 70Z02326QNAV00001) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for Captain of the Port (COTP) Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 541370 (Surveying and Mapping, except Geophysical Services), which has a size standard of $19.5 million. The required services are categorized under Product Service Code (PSC) 7642 (Hydrographic Maps, Charts, and Geodetic Products) and will be contracted on a firm-fixed-price basis. The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, is designated as the payment office, and the solicitation is managed by Contracting Officer Lauren Z. Suydam, with proposals due by September 22, 2026. The solicitation incorporates standard commercial product and service clauses by reference, including federal regulations on whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking compliance, and prohibitions on foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, factoring in technical capability, past performance, and total price (including options) as detailed in the associated attachment 70Z02326QNAV00002. Offerors are required to complete standard representations and certifications regarding business size, tax compliance, and ownership.

This federal document provides answers to vendor questions regarding RFQ 70Z02326QNAV00002 for Captain of the Port Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services. The procurement is a new, firm-fixed-price requirement with a single six-month base period and no option periods. The primary scope of work involves geospatial data production for approximately 525 inventory items (ports and waterways), rather than software development, system hosting, or application modification. The contractor must utilize their own software licenses and production environment to perform source crosswalks, pilot testing, data validation, and final packaging. The Harmonized Waterways Dataset serves as the principal geometry source, and the final delivery format is an Esri File Geodatabase and GeoJSON export. Key administrative clarifications include: - **Evaluation Criteria:** Factor 1 (Technical Approach) has been updated to focus on PWS data-production tasks (2.1–2.5) rather than system architecture or legacy migration. - **Schedule:** The 15–25 item representative pilot is due within 45 days of award, and final publication-ready data is due 15 days before the end of the six-month performance period. Schedule extensions for Government review delays are not automatic. - **Personnel & Place of Performance:** Work can be performed remotely from contractor facilities, but proposed personnel must hold U.S. citizenship and pass required background checks. - **Submission Structure:** Quotations must be split into Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Price), including a signed SF 1449 and the completed Excel pricing worksheet. Past performance is evaluated solely on an acceptable/unacceptable basis for the Contracting Officer's responsibility determination.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Navigation Center (NAVCEN) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 70Z02326QNAV00002 for Captain of the Port (COTP) Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), which carries a $19.0 million size standard. The selected contractor will produce, validate, and deliver a publication-ready national geospatial dataset representing approximately 525 ports and waterways. This commercial, unclassified acquisition will result in a firm-fixed-price contract with a six-month base period of performance. Work will be conducted entirely at the contractor’s facilities within the continental United States (CONUS). Key administrative requirements include mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and electronic invoice submission through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation incorporates standard federal provisions, including USCG-specific deviations regarding SAM registration, whistleblower protections, minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, and strict security prohibitions concerning foreign telecommunications, video surveillance, and unmanned aircraft systems (drones). Quotes must be emailed to Contract Specialist Lauren Suydam and Contracting Officer Arianna Williams by September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Clarifying questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Award will be determined using best-value procurement principles.

This document is a pricing sheet and labor hour template for Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 70Z02326QNAV00002, titled "Captain of the Port (COTP) Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services." The spreadsheet is designed for offerors to input labor hours, fully loaded rates, discount rates, and total costs across five primary task areas: - Task 1: Source Data Review, Inventory Crosswalk, and Harmonization - Task 2: Technical Methodology, Data Schema, and Representative Pilot - Task 3: Port and Waterway Geospatial Dataset Production - Task 4: Quality Assurance and Validation - Task 5: Delivery of Publication-Ready Data The template identifies three key labor categories (LCATs) required for the project: Project Manager, GIS Analyst, and Cartographer, with additional reserved slots for other proposed labor categories. It serves to standardize cost proposals and evaluate labor allocations for the geospatial dataset production services.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide Captain of the Port (COTP) Boundary Geospatial Dataset Production Support Services for the United States Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN). The primary objective is to develop, validate, and deliver a standardized, publication-ready national geospatial polygon dataset representing approximately 525 ports and waterways listed in NAVCEN’s Port Status application. The contractor must utilize the Coast Guard Waterways Harmonization model and the Harmonized Waterways Dataset Explorer as the principal methodology and geospatial reference. Key tasks include conducting a source data review and crosswalk, establishing a technical methodology and data schema, delivering a representative pilot dataset, executing full geospatial production, performing quality assurance, and delivering the finalized dataset along with supporting documentation (such as a decision register, validation matrix, and data dictionary). Performance is bound to a strict six-month timeline from the date of award. Key personnel must include a Project Manager, a GIS Analyst, and a Cartographer. Work will be performed remotely at the contractor's facilities under a Low-Risk, Non-Sensitive (Tier 1) security clearance. The final deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and meet precise quality standards, with a target of zero critical or major deficiencies upon final submission.