Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Autonomous Surface Patrol Vessel with Sensor Package

The United States Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide an autonomous surface patrol vessel equipped with a sensor package to support maritime security operations during the Sail 250 event in July 2026. The procurement encompasses real-time video capabilities using drone assets, airspace safety and awareness monitoring, and Counter-UAS (CUAS) detection suite capabilities for threat identification and incident response. The services are intended to support a multi-system, multi-layered approach to airspace situational awareness and emergency management, with all sensor data and information streamed to designated command centers throughout the event duration. The solicitation requires that all contractor submittals be provided in PDF or Word document format and obtain written approval from the Coast Guard Contracting Officer prior to ordering materials or commencing services. The proposal deadline is April 23, 2026, allowing eight days from the posting date of April 15, 2026 for contractors to submit their responses. Key contacts for coordination include Jonah Sowers, the Government's Contracting Officer Representative, and Thomas Vitullo, who will provide additional service details and specifications until contractor estimates are received.

This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values or budget ranges in the published materials. The contract will be classified under NAICS code 532411 (Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing) and PSC code 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft), indicating the anticipated nature of the procurement. Performance is scheduled for July 2026, with exact event dates to be determined, and the place of performance is Boston, Massachusetts. The contract will be subject to numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses applicable to commercial products and services, including provisions addressing labor standards, small business requirements, anti-trafficking measures, and electronic payment processing through the Invoice Processing Platform. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in autonomous vessel operations, drone technology, and counter-UAS detection systems to support this homeland security mission.