United States Coast Guard Academy Training Vessel Electronics Upgrade

The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is seeking a contractor to perform an electronics upgrade for two training vessels, Respect and Duty, located in New London, CT. The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the US Coast Guard, will procure a comprehensive navigation system replacement, focusing on removing the obsolete Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) from 2008 and installing a modern Raymarine Electronics Package. The primary contract objectives include removing existing navigation system components, installing new Raymarine equipment like AXIOM2 PRO multifunction displays and Cyclone radar array, and completing full system integration with operator training. Contractor qualifications will likely emphasize technical expertise in marine electronics installation, system integration capabilities, and ability to work within strict government facility regulations. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a compressed timeline, with proposals due by April 7, 2025, and a projected one-week performance period to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative.

The contract does not appear to have a specific small business or disadvantaged business set-aside designation. The contractor will be required to provide a Program Manager as the single point of contact, available during standard business hours and responsive to technical issues within two hours. While specific award value is not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope suggests a moderate-complexity electronics upgrade project involving precise technical specifications and integration requirements. Contractor personnel will be required to be escorted while on-site and must maintain professional conduct and information security protocols. The project timeline is relatively compact, with the Contracting Officer's Representative empowered to review and accept deliverables, and the contractor allowed ten business days for any necessary corrections. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) Category N-P, specifically categorized as "Installation of Equipment", which provides additional context for the nature of the required services.