Support Upgrades to the USCG's existing enterprise license for VEGA ECDIS/ECS software, a derivative of Northrop Grumman System Corporations VisionMaster FT commercial navigation software

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to sole-source to Northrop Grumman System Corporation it's requirement for Windows 7 integration, corrections to future electronic navigation System Trouble Reports (STRs) and System Improvement Requests (SIRs) and code maintenance to Northrop Grumman's VisionMaster FT commercial navigation software product known within the USCG as VEGA-ECDIS/VEGA-ECS.  This software is a derivative of Northrop Grumman's Vision Master FT commercial software, which has been tailored to meet USCG specific functions including aids to navigation and search patterns.  The USCG has purchased an enterprise license for the use of the contractor's commercial software to deploy VEGA-ECDIS/VEGA-ECS software on various legacy cutters which utilize CG-ECDIS navigation systems and the SEAWATCH command and control system.  The contractor will update the existing software to integrate with Windows 7, correct future STRs and SIRs and continue to perform code maintenance.  This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.  Responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. The USCG nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing information.  Proprietary information provided should be noted in response. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.