Request for Information Announcement 05092023.pdf

Request For Information

USCG RFI #: 85551

TITLE: FY23 ELECTRONIC NAUTICAL CHARTS (ENC) and RASTER NAUTICAL

CHARTS (RNC)

Issuance Date: May 09, 2023

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources and to gain knowledge on industry’s capability to provide up to date Electronic Nautical Chart (ENCs) and Raster Nautical Chart (RNCs) for navigation.

These charts must be tested for operability and accuracy and packaged into specific geographical CD regions. In addition, these charts must be produced in BSB Format.

NOTE: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SOLICITATION; NOR IS IT A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Presently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are not seeking proposals.

Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI;

and that all associated costs shall be the sole responsibility of the Respondent. While Respondents are encouraged to submit a response, deciding not to do so does not preclude participation in any future solicitations.

The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding upon the Government. All submissions will become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned to the Respondent. Also, other than acknowledgment of receipt, if requested by the Respondent, those who respond to this RFI should anticipate no feedback about its submission.

1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

This is a RFI to identify available sources for services. The USCG is looking for industry to submit information on their ability to provide workforce, office space, security, and computer support services as it relates to the required capabilities identified in the Electronic Navigational Charts Contract SOW UPDATED- Attachment 1.

2.0 RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

The USCG is looking for industry to submit information regarding the objectives of this RFI identified in Section 1.0 and the requested system capabilities identified Electronic Navigational Charts Contract DRAFT SOW UPDATED- Attachment 1. The USCG is also seeking questions, comments, and concerns on the attached Electronic Navigational Charts Contract DRAFT SOW UPDATED- Attachment 1.

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Electronic files larger than 5 MB shall be broken down into multiple files with no one file exceeding 5 MB. Each electronic submission shall include:

The RFI number in the subject line.

The file number and total files being submitted (e.g., File 1 of 4, File 2 of 4, etc.) in the subject line, if submission includes more than one electronic email.

A Point of Contact (POC), phone number and email address of the person (in the body of the email) to be contacted regarding any correspondence between the Government and the Vendor. The POC shall be capable of addressing questions or issues associated with the submission and content of the RFI.

Vendor business size and/or socioeconomic status Current level of security classification (such as Secret, Top Secret, etc.)

A summary of past or prior experience with respect to tasks stated in the Electronic Navigational Charts Contract DRAFT SOW UPDATED- Attachment 1 Whether you will be partnering with other Contractors to perform the tasks as stated in the Draft PWS A summary of email content, vendor name and the firm’s mailing address

Interested parties having the expertise and capabilities are invited to submit detailed information discussing their capabilities to Ms. Kenyada Corley, Contracting Officer at KenyadaT.Corley@uscg.mil and Mr. Phillip Harkins, Contract Specialist, at, Phillip.e.Harkins@uscg.mil by 2:00 PM (EST) on May 16, 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid DHS, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. Responses to this RFI may be evaluated by Government technical experts drawn from staff within DHS and other Federal agencies.

The Government reserves the right to utilize vendor support in the evaluation process. All vendors will be bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements to protect proprietary and source selection information. This action will be governed under DHS law enforcement sensitive guidelines.

mailto:KenyadaT.Corley@uscg.mil mailto:Phillip.e.Harkins@uscg.mil