Next Generation Electron Navigation (eNav) Software Solution
Forecast New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- Portsmouth, VA
- Forecast number
- F2026075746
- Points of contact
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- Andrea Kinard andrea.l.kinard@uscg.mil (571) 610-0850
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring a Next Generation Electron Navigation (eNav) software solution under a total small business set-aside, with solicitation release targeted for March 26, 2027, and award estimated for September 1, 2027. The software must support accurate maritime navigation across platform-specific configurations ranging from basic systems for smaller boats to integrated multi-user platforms for larger cutters, integrating GPS and GNSS-compatible capabilities with radar, depth-sensing, and heading sensors while interfacing with external Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment; the system must support data distribution via Multicast UDP, Unicast UDP, TCP/IP (client and server modes), NMEA 0183, NMEA 0183-HS, NMEA OneNet, and NMEA 2000 protocols.
The estimated award value ranges from $20 million to $50 million under an indefinite delivery combination contract vehicle covering a five-year period of performance from September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2032. Place of performance is Portsmouth, Virginia. Andrea Kinard serves as the requirements contact at andrea.l.kinard@uscg.mil or 571-610-0850; Rick Petersen is the small business coordinator at rick.d.petersen@uscg.mil or 703-417-5600.
Forecast text
The purpose of this project is to acquire a navigation software solution that meets applicable maritime standards and the operational requirements of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The software must support a range of equipment configurations based on platform-specific mission requirements—from basic navigation capabilities for smaller boats to integrated, multi-user systems for larger cutters.
The navigation software will provide users with accurate and timely information to support the safe navigation and operation of Coast Guard boats and cutters. It will also promote fleet-wide standardization, improving consistency for both system operators and maintainers.
A typical configuration will integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities compatible with other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), radar, depth-sensing equipment, and heading sensors. The system will also interface with external Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment to obtain and display target data.
The navigation system shall support data distribution through the following protocols and standards:
• Multicast User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Unicast UDP
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), operating as a client
• TCP/IP, operating as a server
• National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183
• NMEA 0183-HS (high-speed)
• NMEA OneNet
• NMEA 2000
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