JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION- Communications interoperability upgrade vessel traffic service
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z033J26000002
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70Z03326PSEAT0106
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Seattle, Washington 98134, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard awarded contract 70Z03326PSEAT0106 to the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound on a sole-source basis for communications interoperability upgrade and vessel traffic service support, valued at $72,000, on August 11, 2026.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-2, urgent and compelling need, and FAR 12.102 (Simplified Acquisitions for only one source). The Coast Guard asserts that MXPS is the sole capable source due to its exclusive regional licensing of the Wartsila PortLink platform, specialized VHF/AIS radio infrastructure, secure physical facilities for pre-staged backup systems, and geographic proximity enabling rapid emergency mobilization within Sector Puget Sound.
The contract supports U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service during routine and emergency Continuity of Operations activations. Services include facility access, power, internet, telephony backup, and secure storage for Coast Guard-owned communications equipment; commissioning a managed dispatch system for assigned VHF channels; provisioning primary and backup IP connectivity for AIS/COMMS sites; integrating the Wartsila PortLink PMIS platform with licensing and remote access; delivering certified installation, testing, and training; and sustaining year-round operations through 24/7 support and joint COOP exercises. Place of performance is the Sector Puget Sound Area of Responsibility. PSC code 5825 (Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne).
Notice text
This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is published in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquistions for only one source. Restricting Competition FAR 12.102, only one source is available due to urgency.
Awarded contract 70Z03326PSEAT0106 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-11.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VTS COOP JFOC FAR 6 302 2 URGENT AND COMPELLING NEED 4.pdf |
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