Amendment_01_RFI Introduction_28APR2026.pdf

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office – Medium Range UAS

Request for Information/Sources Sought Amendment 01

1) Introduction

a) This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research tool for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein.

b) The U.S. Coast Guard Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (CG-RAS PEO) seeks to identify contractors capable of providing airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services from Groups 2 and 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) services aboard a variety of CG Cutter classes equipped with flight decks and shore-based operating sites. Services will be procured via orders issued against a basic ordering agreement (BOA) with one five-year base ordering period plus one five-year option period for a total of ten years.

2) Objective

a) With this RFI, CG-RAS PEO seeks to identify contractors capable of providing COCO services in support of the USCG’s maritime ISR mission using Group 2 and 3 UAS. The attached System Performance and Specifications (Attachment J-2) identify threshold requirements and, in some cases, desired objective values. Contractors will be responsible for delivery of the following: production of Sensor Data; trained personnel; non-developmental UAS equipment; certifications; operation and maintenance; spare UAS assets; and deployed mission support. Contracted services will be in direct support of ISR missions requiring persistent imagery with various types of sensors. Contractors shall be capable of providing ISR services on a normal and surge basis, day and night, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment support will be required, and entail execution of a variety of responsibilities inherent to execution of such support, including but not limited to equipment transportation, export control licensing, insurance, personnel travel, visa coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Contractors will be responsible for delivery of the following: production of Sensor Data;

trained personnel; non-developmental UAS equipment; certifications; operation and maintenance; spare UAS assets; and deployed mission support.

b) Gather vendor feedback on contract vehicle approach.

c) Gather vendor UAS operational capabilities.

i) Are requirements reasonable and achievable

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ii) Identify additional Group 2 or 3 unmanned aircraft and sensor capabilities available that are not listed in the SPS and should be included.

3) Scope/Description

a) The USCG intends to enter into a BOA with qualified offeror with orders for each of the cutter classes and shore-based sites being competed on a Limited Sources basis. The attached System Performance and Specifications (Attachment J-2) identify threshold requirements and, in some cases, desired objective values. Systems must meet all thresholds specified in J-2.

b) Requirements with threshold/objectives are prioritized in J-2 as follows:

Requirements in plain text are the minimum required capabilities.

Requirements that USCG prioritizes more than minimum required capabilities are in italics; and

Requirements that USCG values above all other requirements are in bold text.

Objective requirements in the SPS are desired but not required capabilities.

Vendors who meet requirements may be selected to enter into a BOA with the government. Objective requirements’ capabilities will be considered as part of the best value determination during the ordering process.

i) From the pool of eligible BOA participants, the USCG will competitively select one vendor for each ship platform and each region. However, a specific vendor can provide services for multiple cutter classes and/or regions.

(1) Anticipated platforms

(a) Ships

National Security Cutter Medium Endurance Cutter (210’) CGC Storis (Ice Breaker), (Bow mounted flight deck) CGC Polar Star (Ice Breaker) Polar Security Cutter Medium Endurance Cutter (270’) Offshore Patrol Cutter CGC Healy (Ice Breaker) Arctic Security Cutter

(b) Shore Regions

Atlantic Area (up to 15 sites) Pacific Area (up to 15 sites) Alaskan / Arctic (up to 7 sites)

4) Requested Information and Submission Instructions

Interested vendors should submit a brief capability statement package (not to exceed 15 pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services based on the parameters in attachment J-1, J-2, and complete J-3. The response shall contain the respondent’s primary point of contact with phone number and email address. In addition to the capability statement package interested vendors are encouraged to:

a) Review the Attachment J-1 Statement of Objectives

b) Review the attached System Performance Specification table (J-2) for each platform

c) Complete the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (J-3) tabbed at the bottom of J-2 for each platform you wish to provide services.

d) Provide company information:

i) Size (Note the anticipated NAICS Code is 541370)

ii) Status

iii) SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

iv) Interest in BOA participation

e) Provide feedback on the USCG’s intended contract vehicle concept and/or suggested alternative approaches

f) Provide feedback on aircraft performance specifications and any additional capabilities not listed that you feel would be of operational benefit to the USCG’s maritime ISR mission.

g) Provide feedback on whether or not these services can be delivered as a commercial service in accordance with the definition at FAR 2.101 FAR Overhaul - Part 2 | Acquisition.GOV

5) RESPONSES/SUBMISSION

All interested sources shall submit responses electronically, consisting of a capability statement as well as addressing the information required by paragraph 4 above via email to cgras-info@uscg.mil. RFI responses are due May 8, 2026 by 4:00pm EST. E-mail MUST contain the following in the subject line: "RFI Response to USCG PEO RAS MRUAS ISR Services”.

Note https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-2 mailto:cgras-info@uscg.mil mailto:cgras-info@uscg.mil Joel Gibney Highlight that file sizes larger than 10MB are not recommended, as they may not be receivable due to USCG email security protocol.

Vendors may submit questions to cgras-info@uscg.mil, but the RFI due date will not be extended. Please note if any submissions or questions contain proprietary information, as program responses may be made available to all vendors.

6) FORMAT

Request For Information responses are limited to 15 pages (excluding completed J-2 and J-3 attachment) in 12-point font, not including preprinted (pre-published) information material. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the review process, all submissions must comply with the following format and content:

1. 8.5 x 11 inch page

2. single-spaced typed lines

3. newspaper column formatting is not permitted

4. 1 inch margins on all sides

5. not smaller than a 12 point font without condensing

6. photographs, pictures or hyperlinks are permitted

7. files shall be Microsoft Office 2016 compatible or PDF format; no ZIP files,

8. All material provided in response to this Request for Information shall be

UNCLASSIFIED.

To the maximum extent practicable, respondents should limit the delivery of proprietary information. Responses to this Request for Information will not be returned. If the response includes proprietary information, (1) ensure proprietary information is marked appropriately, (2) identify disposition instructions, and (3) indicate whether you require Government support contractors providing advisory and assistance services to the Government to facilitate the execution of information/proprietary exchange agreements with you. Government Support Contractors may assist in the review of any data provided by applicants.

Government Support Contractors have entered into Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with the Government, which precludes them from disclosing any proprietary data outside of the Government. However, if respondents desire a separate NDA with Government support Contractors, respondents should submit an NDA form, along with instructions, to the points of contact listed in this notice at the time of their submission. If respondents choose not to submit an NDA form for completion, their submission of a response to this announcement constitutes consent that the Government Support Contractors will have access to their proprietary information. The Government will NOT be responsible for the disclosure of any confidential/proprietary information not clearly marked. At any time after receipt of Request for Information responses, the Government may contact respondents independently for further mailto:cgras-info@uscg.mil clarification of the submittal. It is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information.

This is notice of intent. It does not constitute a solicitation, a request for competitive proposals.

and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. However, responsible, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract, or agreement as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.

A decision by the Government not to fulfill this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, agreements, award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above.

Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to make an agreement, solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.