Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Autonomous Surface Patrol Vessel with Sensor Package
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Autonomous Surface Patrol Vessel with Sensor Package. This opportunity aims to support the Sail250 event in July 2026 by enhancing maritime security, airspace situational awareness, incident response, and emergency management. Proposals are due April 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Autonomous Surface Patrol Vessel with Sensor Package. The primary objective is to support the Sail250 event in July 2026, focusing on:
- Providing real-time video using drone assets.
- Offering airspace safety and awareness capabilities.
- Implementing Counter-UAS (CUAS) detection using a CUAS Detection Suite.
- Enabling streaming of all information to designated command centers for the event duration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Period of Performance: July 2026 (exact dates to be determined)
- Place of Performance: Massachusetts (MA)
Special Requirements & Notes
- The Government's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be Jonah Sowers (jonah.l.sowers@uscg.mil), who will serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC).
- All communication regarding service details with Thomas Vitullo must be routed through the COR until estimates are received.
- Contractors must inform the COR of day-to-day activities and plans.
- All submittals (PDF or Word documents) and requests for ordering materials require prior approval from the US Coast Guard Contracting Officer (KO).
- Bidders must thoroughly review the FAR Clauses.docx document, which incorporates mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses. This document outlines critical contractual obligations, including whistleblower protections, labor standards, combating trafficking in persons, and payment instructions via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jonah Sowers
- Email: jonah.l.sowers@uscg.mil
- Phone: 857-416-3315