Contractor technical services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center (MSC) in support of evaluating Vessel Security Plans (VSP) and Piracy Annexes (PA), and validating participation in Alternative Security Programs (ASP).
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intends to make a sole-source award to Tetra Tech Inc. for contractor technical services supporting the Marine Safety Center (MSC). This presolicitation notice indicates the award is a logical follow-on under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C). The services involve evaluating Vessel Security Plans (VSP), Piracy Annexes (PA), and validating participation in Alternative Security Programs (ASP). This is a synopsis for notification purposes only and not a request for competitive offers.
Scope of Work
The required services include continued technical support for the USCG Marine Safety Center's Vessel Security Division. This encompasses:
- Evaluating Vessel Security Plans (VSP).
- Evaluating Piracy Annexes (PA).
- Validating participation in Alternative Security Programs (ASP). The place of performance is the USCG MSC Vessel Security Division, located at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave S.E., Washington, DC 20593-7581.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Presolicitation (Logical Follow-On)
- Intended Awardee: Tetra Tech Inc.
- Product Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Period of Performance: April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2028 (including options)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 31, 2026, by 22:00 UTC
- Published: January 29, 2026
Response Information
This notice is for notification only and does not constitute a solicitation. The USCG will not issue a competitive solicitation. However, responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. The determination to not compete this requirement remains at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Alan C. Boucher, alan.c.boucher@uscg.mil, 571-607-3000
- Secondary Point of Contact: Terry Newton, Terry.L.Newton@uscg.mil