REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_CG-MPS.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

CG-MPS (Coast Guard Mission Planning System) Support - FY26

1. Introduction:

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive support for the Coast Guard Mission Planning System (CG-MPS).

The CG-MPS provides pre-flight planning, mission planning, navigation data, and post-mission analysis for Coast Guard aviation assets. This RFI is intended to gather information about potential vendors' capabilities, experience, and approach to providing effective CG-

MPS support services. This RFI serves as a crucial step in our market research efforts to understand the available capabilities to determine our procurement strategy. This is NOT a

Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not commit the USCG to award a contract.

2. Background:

The Coast Guard Mission Planning System (CG-MPS) is a critical Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

(C5ISR) asset for USCG aviation operations. The USCG is exploring options for comprehensive support services, including program management, training, engineering, hardware/software integration, and representation on DoD working groups.

3. Purpose of this RFI:

This RFI aims to:

• Identify potential vendors with the expertise and resources to provide comprehensive CG-MPS support services.

• Gather information about vendor capabilities, experience, and past performance in similar projects.

• Assess vendor understanding of USCG requirements for CG-MPS support.

• Obtain preliminary cost estimates for providing CG-MPS support services.

4. Scope of Services:

This RFI covers a broad range of services, including:

• Program Support: Planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities related to CG-MPS support. Includes the ability to manage a travel budget, schedule training for multiple units, and liaise with engineering and support entities.

• Engineering Support: Technical support and consultation on CG-MPS software, associated hardware, upgrades, and updates.

• Hardware/Software Integration: Modification, installation, maintenance, and integration of new and updated hardware and software at various USCG Air

Stations. Identifying and installing additional or replacement hardware/software.

• Training/Travel: Providing on-site training, installation, and integration support at various locations. Availability during Air Station normal working hours for telephone support.

• DoD Representation: Representing the Coast Guard on multiple Department of

Defense (DoD) working and Executive Steering Groups.

5. Vendor Information Requested:

Please provide the following information in your response to this RFI:

5.1. Company Information:

• Company Name:

• Address:

• Website:

• Point of Contact Name:

• Point of Contact Title:

• Point of Contact Email:

• Point of Contact Phone Number:

• Company Size (Number of Employees):

• Year Established:

• Ownership Structure (e.g., Public, Private, Small Business, Veteran-Owned):

• DUNS Number:

• CAGE Code:

• Any relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, CMMI):

5.2. Program Support Capabilities:

• Describe your experience in providing program management support for similar

C5ISR systems.

• Provide examples of your ability to manage a travel budget, schedule training for multiple units, and liaise with various engineering and support entities.

• Explain your approach to planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities conducted by your personnel.

5.3. Engineering Support Capabilities:

• Describe your experience providing technical support and consultation on software, hardware, upgrades, and updates for mission planning systems.

• Explain your process for identifying and addressing potential issues that could affect the performance of the system.

5.4. Hardware/Software Integration Capabilities:

• Describe your experience in modifying, installing, maintaining, and integrating hardware and software for aviation systems.

• Explain your process for ensuring proper formatting, verifying content, and confirming performance before shipping hardware and software.

5.5. Training and Travel Capabilities:

• Describe your experience in providing on-site training, installation, and integration support at various locations.

• Explain your approach to providing telephone support during Air Station normal working hours.

5.6. DoD Representation Capabilities:

• Describe your experience representing government agencies on DoD working and

Executive Steering Groups.

• Explain your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with DoD personnel.

5.7. Personnel Qualifications:

• Describe your ability to provide personnel with the following qualifications:

o Undergraduate Degree o Engineering Experience (software development, contracting software/hardware, avionics platforms, software testing, hardware installation on airframes) o At least 5 yrs Military Aviation Experience o Training Experience (Military Aviation and/or formal human performance training) o Mission Planning Experience (PFPS, CMDK, AWE, JMPS, UPC 130, XPLAN) o Technical Writing Experience o Program Management Experience (4 years)

• Provide examples of personnel who meet these qualifications.

5.8. Continuity of Support:

• Explain your approach to ensuring continuity of support and maintaining required staffing levels at all times.

• Describe your process for providing qualified replacement personnel when needed.

5.9. Security:

• Describe your company's security certifications and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Explain your ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearances for your personnel (if required).

• Describe your procedures for protecting sensitive information.

• Describe your experience with the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) or similar systems for obtaining facility and computer access for your personnel.

• Provide information on any cyber/IT-related hardware, software, and/or services included as part of your solution that would store or process Coast Guard data or connect to Coast Guard networks. Please provide this information in an electronic delimited file format (e.g., CSV, DOCX table, XLSX table, RTF table, or HTML file) with the following columns:

o Product Name or Service o Manufacturer or Company o Version (if any) o Release (if any) o Quantity (if any) o Brief Description o Cost (If not FFP. Contractor is responsible for also ensuring inclusion in the cost proposal) o Recurring or non-reoccurring? If recurring, state frequency

5.10. Experience and Past Performance:

• Provide a list of relevant projects and clients, particularly those in the government or military sector.

• Include contact information for at least three references who can attest to your company's capabilities and performance.

• Describe your experience providing support services for similar C5ISR systems.

5.11. Cost and Value:

• Provide a preliminary cost estimate for providing CG-MPS support services, based on the scope outlined in Section 4.

• Provide a breakdown of your pricing structure, including labor rates, material costs, and travel expenses.

• Explain how your company provides value for money.

• Please provide an estimated cost for travel based on the Places of Performance listed below:

o Mobile, AL o Washington, DC o Elizabeth City, NC o Barbers Point, HI o Kodiak, AK o Sitka, AK o North Bend, OR o Traverse City, MI o New Orleans, LA o Houston, TX o Corpus Christi, TX o Detroit, MI o Jacksonville/St. Augustine, FL o Miami, FL o Clearwater, FL o Cape Cod, MA o Atlantic City, NJ o Savannah, GA o Port Angeles, WA o Astoria, OR o Humboldt Bay, CA o San Francisco, CA o NAS Point Mugu, CA o San Diego, CA o Sacramento, CA o Borinquen, PR o Other sites required to maintain compatibility with DoD PFPS and other software/architecture.

▪ For example: the PFPS Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) is held quarterly in the Atlanta, GA area, but may be held at other locations as dictated by DoD. Additional locations may be required to support emergency, contingency, or surge operations.

5.12. Key Deliverables:

• Describe your experience with CG-MPS software configuration management and updates, along with hardware support via manufacturer’s warranty program.

• Describe your experience with Software Configuration Management System integration support for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

• Describe your experience with preparing and maintaining necessary logistical paperwork, such as DD Form 250 and inventory records.

• Describe your experience with Dedicated user support via a telephone help desk

• Describe your experience with assisting in resolving CG-MPS performance and/or systems compatibility problems.

• Describe your experience with Coordination of an annual program management review

• Describe your experience with System Administrator training for unit representatives from all air stations.

• Describe your experience with On-site refresher training

• Describe your experience with Collaboration with USCG Aircraft Logistics Center

(ALC)

• Describe your experience with Mission Planning support for deployed units

• Describe your experience with establishing partnerships to leverage technology refresh

• Describe your experience with Administration and training support

• Describe your experience with Additional Training support

• Describe your experience with preparing monthly training reports for submission to

USCG Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711) and ATC Mobile.

5.13. Other Information:

• Provide any other information that you believe is relevant to the USCG's decision-making process.

6. Questions for the USCG:

• Please provide any questions that you have regarding this RFI or the CG-MPS support requirements.

7. Submission Instructions:

• Please submit your response to this RFI electronically to

Miranda.V.Smith@uscg.mil by 11:00 AM EST on September 30, 2025.

• Please limit your response to 5 pages, excluding attachments.

• Please use PDF format for your submission.

• Please include the RFI title in the subject line of your email.

8. Disclaimer:

This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The USCG is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this RFI. All information submitted in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential. The USCG reserves the right to use any information submitted in response to this RFI in its decision-making process.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the United States Coast Guard.