REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - SEA COMMANDER (SC) ENGINEERING - SUSTAINMENT
ID: 70Z02321RPC702400Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bba913a0fc2a4c5798d166eed73ea0ee/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding engineering and sustainment support for the Sea Commander (SC) and Maritime Communication Controller (MCC) systems utilized on National Security Cutters (NSCs). The RFI aims to assess industry capabilities to provide essential logistics, engineering tasks, and training to ensure the optimal availability of these critical systems, which process real-time tactical data and manage radio frequency signals. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses electronically, adhering to the guidelines provided, while noting that the U.S. Government will not cover any costs incurred in response to this RFI. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Adrian D. Ferguson at adrian.d.ferguson@uscg.mil or Andrew Gordon at andrew.gordon@uscg.mil.

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    ATTACHMENT (1) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - SEA COMMANDER (SC) ENGINEERING - SUSTAINMENT.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Sea Commander engineering and sustainment support. This RFI aims to gauge industry capabilities to provide engineering and sustainment services for the Sea Commander (SC) and Maritime Communication Controller (MCC) systems aboard National Security Cutters (NSCs). The contractor will be responsible for logistics, engineering tasks, and training to ensure optimal system availability. The Sea Commander is a non-major IT system that processes real-time tactical data for the USCG, while the MCC manages radio frequency signals between shipboard radios and antennas. Lockheed Martin is the exclusive provider with the necessary data and expertise for these systems. The RFI outlines the support required, including performance specification reviews, software development, and system testing. Responses must be submitted electronically, with specific guidelines and deadlines for submissions noted. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide information while minimizing proprietary details and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
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