Sources Sought 70Z044-26-MCC-1-9.pdf

Solicitation #:

TBD

Procurement Type:

Sources Sought

Title:

WMSL RFDS Replacement – Maritime Communication Controller (MCC)

Classification Code:

N059 -- Installation of Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

NAICS Code:

334290 -- Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action:

No

Primary Point of Contact.:

Courtney T. Woodley Contracting Specialist Courtney.T.Woodley@uscg.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Marc Massey Branch Chief and Contract Officer Marc.A.Massey@uscg.mil

Purpose:

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes and solely to determine whether there are any other sources that could meet the Coast Guard's technical and schedule requirements for modification and sustainment of the Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS) software, named Maritime Communication Controller (MCC). MCC is a Java application responsible for all backend operations: hardware status & control;

interface to Symphony; and fault detection/fault isolation (FDFI). It runs in a separate process from the MCC Graphical User Interface (GUI), which provides an intuitive user interface for the functionality of the RFDS.

A. Interested companies must indicate whether they have access to Lockheed Martin’s proprietary MCC software . The MCC is a solution that was built to optimize communication on cutter platforms on NSC class cutters. MCC consists of three (3)-cabinet system that provides intelligent routing and amplification between shipboard radios and topside antennas. elements at the beginning of their submission.

B. Companies that believe they have the capability to sustain the existing system, with no degradation in availability, must submit a capability statement detailing how they would gain access to the support baselines and proprietary monitoring system, or replicate those services. They must detail how all modification and sustainment capabilities will be fully operational by March 2026.

C. Companies must also detail how they would gain access to proprietary Lockheed Martin MCC software elements or reproduce existing software. Companies must explain their design, integration, verification, testing and certification functions and provide a timeline to meet the schedule.

D. Companies must also explain how an otherwise acceptable solution would be price competitive with Lockheed Martin. The capability statement shall also include the company's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, a discussion of any previous experience similar to this requirement, and a point of contact in the event the Coast Guard requires additional information.

mailto:Courtney.T.Woodley@uscg.mil mailto:Marc.A.Massey@uscg.mil

This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

Proposals submitted based on this notice will not be accepted. Capability statements received prior to the closing date and time will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is possible.

Please submit information via email to the Point of Contact Listed below no later than 5:00PM EST on 10 March 2025. All submitted information should be no more than 5 pages, excluding a cover page. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Description:

This contract will provide the technical effort to continue sustainment of the upgraded RFDS/MCC system. The WMSL MCC system provides a fully functioning MCC that will support the Maritime Security Cutter, Large (WMSL) vessels. The current RFDS on WMSL’s 1-9 requires replacement due to system and obsolescence issues. The solution is the MCC that is currently installed on WMSL platform 10 (USCGC CALHOUN) and is planned for future WMSL builds. The MCC is a system that manages maritime communications, including radio, satellite, and other communication systems. In addition, the MCC system includes IT capabilities through hardware to manage and control communication networks and cybersecurity measures.

NSC’s 10 & 11 to include:

(a) Simultaneous Operations in both Very High Frequency (VHF) & Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Bands in the same manner as is currently accomplished on the NSC’s.

(b) Provide an automated capability to manage, select, setup, and control supported communications services and equipment identical to NSC’s 10 and 11.

(c) Provide the capability of collecting and reporting the status of suitably equipped communications equipment, links, and circuits identical to NSC’s 10 and 11.

This acquisition involves the removal of the current RFDS system, the installation of a new MCC system, and the associated engineering services to support the development; procurement; and integration of the MCC system on WMSL platforms 1-9.

Sustainment of the upgraded WMSL MCC system includes all management, supervision, engineering services, personnel, labor, materials, and equipment required to perform organizational and depot level maintenance, including information assurance, system design maintenance, engineering escalation, technology refreshment, and obsolescence management.

Disclaimer:

There is no solicitation at this time. This Sources Sought is not a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary; the Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

After reviewing Sources Sought responses to this notice, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Contract Opportunities website.

Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement.

Contracting Office:

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), C5I Contract Operations Division 3 Portsmouth, Branch 1 4000 Coast Guard Boulevard Portsmouth, Virginia 23703-2199

Point of Contact(s):

Primary: Courtney Woodley, Contract Specialist Email: Courtney.T.Woodley@uscg.mil Secondary: Marc Massey, Branch Chief and Contracting Officer Email: marc.a.massey@uscg.mil

Place of Contract Performance:

United States

Archiving Policy:

Automatic, 15 days after response date

Allow Vendors To Add/Remove From Interested Vendors:

Yes

Allow Vendors To View Interested Vendors List:

Yes