TWIC Readers
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- Solicitation number
- 70Z02325RFAC20001
- Agency
- Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20593, United States
- Points of contact
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- William N. Gasperetti william.n.gasperetti@uscg.mil (202) 372-1139
- Jesse L. Womack jesse.l.womack@uscg.mil (206) 885-1084
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources for TWIC readers and associated software support services through a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement involves Hand-Held Multi-Mode Biometric Readers that must comply with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specifications Version 1.1.1. Specific requirements include supporting V1.0, V2.0, and V2.3 TWIC cards, meeting Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standards, and conforming to MIL-STD 810F specifications. The contract will consist of one 12-month base period with four potential option periods. Potential contractors must demonstrate capabilities in providing comprehensive product support services, including tracking technical changes, troubleshooting reader malfunctions, conducting hardware repairs, developing software patches, and managing equipment refreshes.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation falls under NAICS Category 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 5999 for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with submissions to be emailed to Jesse.L.Womack@uscg.mil and William.N.Gasperetti@uscg.mil. While specific award value or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will require comprehensive reader hardware, software support services, and the ability to manage future TWIC card version adaptations throughout the contract's duration.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Revision: Added attached questionaire
Pursuant to FAR part 10 (Market Research), the United States Coast Guard is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) seeking qualified sources that demonstrate the capability to meet the agency's requirement. The United States Coast Guard is seeking TWIC readers and software support services in accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work. The Government is interested in a Firm Fixed Price contract consisting of one (1) twelve (12) month base period and (4) four option periods.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specifications, Version 1.1.1 (“TSA Reader Spec”) contains information applicable to this SOW. If anything in this SOW differs with the TSA Reader Spec, the requirement in this SOW prevails.
The Contractor shall provide an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) of Hand-Held Multi-Mode Biometric Readers with software and hardware trouble shooting and support services. Product support services shall include but are not limited to tracking TSA implemented technical changes, troubleshooting reader malfunctions, conducting hardware to repair services, developing full tested software patches and upgrades, and equipment refreshes due to reader end of life status or any updates/changes to the definition and location of the Canceled Card List (CCL) and Visual Canceled Card List (VCCL) with respect to a URL address. The Contractor shall ensure that the Hand-Held Readers along with the software shall be configured in accordance with the following sections of the TSA TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specifications, Version 1.1.1: (Section 4 and Section 6-10, Appendix A (Authentication modes); Appendix C (reader adaptability); Appendix D (for the SID); and Appendix G (Biometric template usage). The readers shall also comply with Personal Identity Verification (PIV), Interoperable (PIV-1), and meet MIL-STD 810F specifications. The Hand-Held Reader shall also support the V1.0, V2.0, V2.3 marked TWIC cards, as well as future TWIC card versions issued during the duration of this order, in all supported modes of operations. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain a helpdesk log of all support service requests to be provided on an annual basis.
Update #1 ·
Pursuant to FAR part 10 (Market Research), the United States Coast Guard is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) seeking qualified sources that demonstrate the capability to meet the agency's requirement. The United States Coast Guard is seeking TWIC readers and software support services in accordance with Attachment 1 Statement of Work. The Government is interested in a Firm Fixed Price contract consisting of one (1) twelve (12) month base period and (4) four option periods.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specifications, Version 1.1.1 (“TSA Reader Spec”) contains information applicable to this SOW. If anything in this SOW differs with the TSA Reader Spec, the requirement in this SOW prevails.
The Contractor shall provide an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) of Hand-Held Multi-Mode Biometric Readers with software and hardware trouble shooting and support services. Product support services shall include but are not limited to tracking TSA implemented technical changes, troubleshooting reader malfunctions, conducting hardware to repair services, developing full tested software patches and upgrades, and equipment refreshes due to reader end of life status or any updates/changes to the definition and location of the Canceled Card List (CCL) and Visual Canceled Card List (VCCL) with respect to a URL address. The Contractor shall ensure that the Hand-Held Readers along with the software shall be configured in accordance with the following sections of the TSA TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specifications, Version 1.1.1: (Section 4 and Section 6-10, Appendix A (Authentication modes); Appendix C (reader adaptability); Appendix D (for the SID); and Appendix G (Biometric template usage). The readers shall also comply with Personal Identity Verification (PIV), Interoperable (PIV-1), and meet MIL-STD 810F specifications. The Hand-Held Reader shall also support the V1.0, V2.0, V2.3 marked TWIC cards, as well as future TWIC card versions issued during the duration of this order, in all supported modes of operations. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain a helpdesk log of all support service requests to be provided on an annual basis.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information (RFI).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TWIC Readers and Software Service Support | Award Notice | |
| TWIC Readers and Software Service Support | Solicitation | |
| TWIC Readers | Pre-Solicitation |
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