Seasonal Electronic Chart Cards

The United States Coast Guard is seeking interested vendors in providing up-to-date seasonal electronic chart cards for world-wide navigation that are compatible with the Furuno VX-1, VX-2, and NAVNET 3D Multi Function Displays. The approved source is Jeppesen Marine, Inc. These Multi Function Displays are standard equipment on Coast Guard Boats not assigned to cutters. The attached Statement of Work (SOW) specifies the requirements necessary for the content, update frequency, and distribution of electronic charts (eCharts) on Chart Cards compatible with the Furuno VX-1, VX-2, and NAVNET 3D Multi Function Navigation Displays.
The period of performance is anticipated to be for 12 months from date of award and four (4) 12-month option periods. The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. The Small Business size standard is $4.5M.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the approved source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All responsible sources are requested to submit the following: Point of contact, address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address. Interested parties should submit a brief description of their capabilities to meet the requirements (ability to provide product for one year) along with identifying their business size. The business size shall include any applicable preference program (i.e. 8a, HUBZone, Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, small business). Interested parties should provide proof of their capabilities to provide these products by providing a copy of their most recent price list. Responses are requested by 19 March 2014 @12:00 P.M. and may be submitted via email to mark.l.brady@uscg.mil. Please address all request, comments, and questions to Mr. Mark Brady, Contracting Specialist, (703) 313-4680.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This announcement is to gain industry information and in no way obligates the government. No other sources sought notice will be provided. Competition and set-aside decisions shall be based on the results of this market research. No solicitation exists at this time; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.