United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Services - Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- CSS0131
- Agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- N/A Unknown
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for aviation satellite telecommunications services. The procurement focuses on acquiring commercial satellite services supporting USCG fleet operations, including Swift Broadband (SBB), Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services across global regions (excluding Polar Regions). The government is currently conducting market research and requesting industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to develop the acquisition strategy. Vendors must respond to detailed capability questions covering service provisions, data rates, network management, and technical support capacities. Interested companies are required to submit comprehensive capability statements not exceeding 10 pages by April 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with responses directed to specific contracting officers from the Space Force.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, though small businesses are encouraged to respond and demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations. The current contract is held by Inmarsat Government, Inc. under contract HC101320A0006, with a replacement contract anticipated through GSA scheduling. The government seeks vendors capable of providing global telecommunications services with specific technical requirements, including 99.99% network availability, 97% operational availability, and support for three USCG Points of Presence located in Alexandria, VA, Kearneysville, WV, and Alameda, CA. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a complex and potentially high-value telecommunications service contract. The government plans to use the submitted RFI responses to inform the eventual formal solicitation, with the intent of establishing a robust satellite communications infrastructure for USCG aviation operations.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Government is seeking industry feedback, recommendations, and best practices during the market intelligence phase of this effort. Please DO NOT provide generic capability statements; they will be deleted.
The Government is seeking well defined responses with supporting documentation to assist with developing the acquisition strategy. All responses must be submitted via email to the contacts identified below. This is for informational purposes only and the Government will not be obligated to award to any interested vendors that present information in response to this RFI/ Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.
Title: USCG Aviation Services BPA
Current Contract: HC101320A0006 / CSS0092
Current Contractor: Inmarsat Government, Inc.
Description(s):
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires Swift Broadband (SBB), Classic Aero (Aero H+), Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Global Ka- and Ku-band subscription services), and reach-back capabilities in all regions of the globe (e.g., Europe, Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia/Pacific), with the exception of Polar Regions (75 Degrees north latitude and 75 Degrees south latitude).
Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:
This requirement is for commercial satellite services in support of USCG fleet operations. Additionally, this requirement is to provide SBB, Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Ka- and Ku-band subscription services). For additional technical characteristics, please see the attached PWS Titled “United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).” The Government requests the following information to assist in further development of the Performance Work Statement supporting requirements.
I. Vendor capability questions:
1. Does your company have the capability to provide all required services to include SBB, Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Ka- and Ku-band subscription services)?Does your company have experience providing all required services?
2. Does your company have the capability to provide Viasat Ku-band Aviation Services for the Viasat VR-12C? Does your company have the capability of the meeting or exceeding the following minimum data rate: 10x1 mbps?
3. Does your company have the capability to provide Viasat Ka-band Aviation Services for the Viasat G-12? Does your company have the capability of meeting or exceeding the following minimum data rate: 16x2 mbps?
4. Does your company have the capability to support the requirement for single static IP for each USCG end-user terminal regardless of routing within the contractor’s network?
5. Does your company have the capability to provide reach-back capabilities to the following USCG POPs identified in the PWS?
6. Does your company have the capability to provide an online account management tool that provides near real-time usage reporting, individually and aggregated for user accounts?
7. Does your company have the capability to support fault and interruption reporting in accordance with the required timelines identified in the PWS?
8. Does your company have the capability to meet the accelerated service delivery requirement in support of rapid activations?
9. Will your company require significant or teaming arrangements, to include subcontracting, to successfully meet any/all of the performance objectives outlined in the draft Technical PWS? Please indicate the areas of the PWS that will require subcontracting.
10. If company is a small business, please describe ability to meet the requirements outlined in 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
11. Is there any aspect of this requirement that may limit or restrict your ability to bid? If so, please provide details and recommendations.
II. Requested Information:
In addition to providing responses to the above questions and a tailored capability statement (see below for instructions) indicating the ability to provide the above services, interested vendors are asked to submit the following information:
1. Vendor Information Requested
- Name of Business
- Cage Code
- Business Type SB/Large
- POC: Name/Phone number/email
2. The intent is to solicit this requirement via GSA. However, if there are other contract vehicles that should be considered, please provide recommendations. If your company is within an appropriate GSA Schedule for this acquisition, please provide contract information to include NAICS.
All responses shall be submitted NLT 21 APR 2025 by 3:00PM EST. Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):
Mrs. Anar Wagner, Contracting Officer / Email - anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
Mr. Orlando Holloway, Contract Specialist / Email - orlando.holloway.3@spaceforce.mil
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the contacts above. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov and GSA or sent to all respondents via email. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 4 APR 2025 will be answered.
Response Guidelines:
In addition to answering the above questions, interested respondents are requested to provide a capabilities statement that demonstrates your company's ability to meet all the performance objectives outline in the PWS. Capability Statements cannot exceed 10 (ten) pages, single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. Page limits does not include cover page, Table of Contents, responses to the above questions, requested information and glossary. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov and GSA will be the repositories for all information related to this RFI.
Upon conclusion of market research efforts, the Government anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort. Should you have any questions please reach out to the individuals above.
***This RFI is being updated due to a revision to the attached Draft PWS.***
Update #1 ·
The Government is seeking industry feedback, recommendations, and best practices during the market intelligence phase of this effort. Please DO NOT provide generic capability statements; they will be deleted.
The Government is seeking well defined responses with supporting documentation to assist with developing the acquisition strategy. All responses must be submitted via email to the contacts identified below. This is for informational purposes only and the Government will not be obligated to award to any interested vendors that present information in response to this RFI/ Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.
Title: USCG Aviation Services BPA
Current Contract: HC101320A0006 / CSS0092
Current Contractor: Inmarsat Government, Inc.
Description(s):
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires Swift Broadband (SBB), Classic Aero (Aero H+), Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Global Ka- and Ku-band subscription services), and reach-back capabilities in all regions of the globe (e.g., Europe, Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia/Pacific), with the exception of Polar Regions (75 Degrees north latitude and 75 Degrees south latitude).
Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:
This requirement is for commercial satellite services in support of USCG fleet operations. Additionally, this requirement is to provide SBB, Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Ka- and Ku-band subscription services). For additional technical characteristics, please see the attached PWS Titled “United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).” The Government requests the following information to assist in further development of the Performance Work Statement supporting requirements.
I. Vendor capability questions:
1. Does your company have the capability to provide all required services to include SBB, Classic Aero, and Viasat Aviation Services (Viasat Ka- and Ku-band subscription services)?Does your company have experience providing all required services?
2. Does your company have the capability to provide Viasat Ku-band Aviation Services for the Viasat VR-12C? Does your company have the capability of the meeting or exceeding the following minimum data rate: 10x1 mbps?
3. Does your company have the capability to provide Viasat Ka-band Aviation Services for the Viasat G-12? Does your company have the capability of meeting or exceeding the following minimum data rate: 16x2 mbps?
4. Does your company have the capability to support the requirement for single static IP for each USCG end-user terminal regardless of routing within the contractor’s network?
5. Does your company have the capability to provide reach-back capabilities to the following USCG POPs identified in the PWS?
6. Does your company have the capability to provide an online account management tool that provides near real-time usage reporting, individually and aggregated for user accounts?
7. Does your company have the capability to support fault and interruption reporting in accordance with the required timelines identified in the PWS?
8. Does your company have the capability to meet the accelerated service delivery requirement in support of rapid activations?
9. Will your company require significant or teaming arrangements, to include subcontracting, to successfully meet any/all of the performance objectives outlined in the draft Technical PWS? Please indicate the areas of the PWS that will require subcontracting.
10. If company is a small business, please describe ability to meet the requirements outlined in 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
11. Is there any aspect of this requirement that may limit or restrict your ability to bid? If so, please provide details and recommendations.
II. Requested Information:
In addition to providing responses to the above questions and a tailored capability statement (see below for instructions) indicating the ability to provide the above services, interested vendors are asked to submit the following information:
1. Vendor Information Requested
- Name of Business
- Cage Code
- Business Type SB/Large
- POC: Name/Phone number/email
2. The intent is to solicit this requirement via GSA. However, if there are other contract vehicles that should be considered, please provide recommendations. If your company is within an appropriate GSA Schedule for this acquisition, please provide contract information to include NAICS.
All responses shall be submitted NLT 21 APR 2025 by 3:00PM EST. Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):
Mrs. Anar Wagner, Contracting Officer / Email - anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
Mr. Orlando Holloway, Contract Specialist / Email - orlando.holloway.3@spaceforce.mil
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the contacts above. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov and GSA or sent to all respondents via email. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 4 APR 2025 will be answered.
Response Guidelines:
In addition to answering the above questions, interested respondents are requested to provide a capabilities statement that demonstrates your company's ability to meet all the performance objectives outline in the PWS. Capability Statements cannot exceed 10 (ten) pages, single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. Page limits does not include cover page, Table of Contents, responses to the above questions, requested information and glossary. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov and GSA will be the repositories for all information related to this RFI.
Upon conclusion of market research efforts, the Government anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort. Should you have any questions please reach out to the individuals above.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CSS0131_DraftPWS USCG Inmarsat Services.pdf | ||
| CSS0131_Tech Spec USCG Inmarsat Services.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| CSS0131_DraftPWS USCG Inmarsat Services.pdf |
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