DRAFT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "DRAFT ATTACHMENT 7 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS," outlines the technical requirements for the Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXR) system for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). It details the background, scope, and applicable documents for the procurement.

• Background: Describes the current Surface Search Radar (SSR) systems in use by the USCG, their limitations (end-of-support, degradation, obsolescence), and the need for replacement.
• Current Systems: Details existing radars including AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma Scanter 2001, noting their platforms and technical characteristics.
• Scope: Defines the requirement for a scalable, IMO-certified SSR system to replace outdated radars across 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) sites. The system must ensure interoperability between afloat and ashore components and integrate with existing navigation systems.
• Applicable Documents: Lists numerous compliance documents, standards (e.g., NMEA, MIL-STD, IEC), and USCG-specific documents that the procured system must adhere to.
• Requirements: Includes sections on DHS-USCG Enterprise Architecture Compliance and Section 508 Compliance, detailing accessibility requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and related deliverables.
• Terms and Conditions: Covers ITAR SME Cybersecurity Policy, ISO Terms and Conditions, Encryption Compliance, Security Review requirements, and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM).

This attachment is critical for bidders as it defines the technical baseline for the NXR system. It specifies the performance, compliance, and security requirements that any proposed solution must meet. Bidders must carefully review the background to understand the operational context, the scope to grasp the system's intended function and deployment, and the extensive list of applicable documents and requirements to ensure their proposed solution is compliant and competitive.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires a Software Development Kit (SDK) and an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Application to modernize its Surface Search Radar (SSR) systems, addressing end-of-support issues with current radar technology across various platforms and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) sites.

This effort involves four main tasks:

• Task A - Software Development Kit (SDK): Develop a customizable, IMO-certified SDK that exposes video data, target data, and control functions via an Application Programming Interface (API) for integration into other systems. The SDK must support Windows and Linux installation procedures.

• Task B – ARPA Application: Develop an ARPA Application using the SDK, capable of interfacing with existing Command and Control (C2) systems via Local Area Network (LAN). Key functionality includes radar video (PPI) duplication, target data, control functions, and AIS track correlation with radar targets.

• Task C – SDK/ARPA Application Licensing: Provide enterprise licenses for unlimited use of the SDK and the ARPA Application, including rights for modification and further development.

• Task D - SDK Documentation: Provide comprehensive digital documentation for the SDK, including API method explanations and implementation examples suitable for software developers.

• SDK (CDRL A001)

• ARPA Application (CDRL A002)

• SDK Documentation (CDRL A003)

Not specified in this document.

• SDK and ARPA Application must be compatible with Windows 11 and Linux variants.
• ARPA Application Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) must include a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM).
• All software deliveries must include Git repository updates with change history and a Software Version Document (SVD).

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains pricing schedules and anticipated quantities for various parts and potential task orders related to an unspecified opportunity. It is intended for bidders to provide their pricing for specific components and services over a ten-year period.

• Anticipated Totals Sheet: Lists various Coast Guard cutter classes and their associated numbers, along with remote site locations. It notes that quantities are anticipated and may not reflect the final requirement.
• Part Prices (Years 1-5 & Years 6-10): Provides a detailed breakdown of parts, including commercial list prices, discount percentages, and proposed stepladder pricing per unit based on quantity ordered for each year of a potential ten-year contract.
• Parts List: Lists part descriptions, nomenclature, part numbers, and functional descriptions for various radar and associated components.
• TO1 Pricing Sheet: Outlines pricing for Task Order 1, specifically for a Software Development Kit (SDK) and an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Application, including annual license fees for the SDK over ten years. It specifies Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the potential cost structure of the opportunity. It requires bidders to input their pricing for individual parts and task order components across a ten-year period. The "Total evaluated price" will be calculated based on projected installation numbers and the proposed stepladder pricing. Bidders must adhere to specific formatting instructions, including decimal points for dollar amounts and avoiding the input of formulas in certain cells.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) seeks to procure a scalable, IMO-certified Shipborne Surveillance Radar (SSR) system to replace existing radars across 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) remote sites. The goal is to enhance collision avoidance, navigation, and situational awareness for both afloat and ashore operations.

• Procure a Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) system.

• Ensure interoperability between afloat and ashore hardware components.

• Facilitate seamless integration with existing navigation systems and shore-based VTS.

• Replace outdated AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma radars.

• Provide radar support for Coastal Sentinel.

• Improve sensor performance and standardize system support.

• Enhance contact detection, situational awareness, and waterway utilization.

• The selected solution will undergo a 60-day shipboard testing and evaluation period.

• The radar system must be IMO-certified.

• Compliance with various NMEA, MIL-STD, IEC, and other industry standards is required (see Applicable Documents section for a comprehensive list).

• Section 508 compliance is required for ICT, with specific exceptions for the radar system itself (National Security Authorization #: EXC0001554) but full compliance for Training Documentation and Reports.

• An Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be awarded.

• Specific services and/or supplies will be directed via Task Orders or Delivery Orders.

• Primary performance location is CG C5ISC, Portsmouth, VA, but work may be required at various other locations worldwide.

• Standard work hours are generally 0800-1600 local time, Monday-Friday, but may extend to weekends and holidays as needed.

• Contractor personnel must be qualified and maintain continuity of support.

• Key personnel may be designated and require advance notification for replacement.

• Strict adherence to government facility identification, conduct, and security protocols is mandatory.

• Contractor personnel must hold U.S. citizenship and undergo appropriate background investigations (Tier 1 minimum for CAC, Public Trust T2/T4 or Tier 3 for classified access).

• All hardware, software, and services must comply with DHS and USCG Enterprise Architecture policies and IT security standards.

• Contractor must provide a Project Plan, Progress Reports, and attend Progress Meetings as required by Task or Delivery Orders.

• All generated data and documentation are Government property.

• Contractor must safeguard sensitive information and sign NDAs as required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the detailed logistics requirements for the Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) System. It specifies the information and plans bidders must include in their technical proposals regarding component support, lifecycle management, and software updates.

• Logistics Plan: Must be included in the "Logistics and Training Plan Section" of the technical proposal. It will be attached to the final contract.
• Component Information: For each proposed component, bidders must provide:
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
  • Level of reparability (e.g., consumable, repairable to component level)
  • Expected end of support date
  • Form-fit-function replacement details and backward compatibility statement (if end of support is within 5 years)
• Protocols and Timelines: Explanation of contractor protocols and timeframes for notifying customers of end-of-life or critical maintenance/support issues.
• Software Updates: Details on how software updates will be implemented and how the system will maintain minimum specifications.
• Logistical Footprint: Strategies to minimize the system's logistical footprint, address scalability, and maximize common components.
• Notification Timelines: Lead times for software updates, product/component end-of-life, and reparability support.
• Component Replacement: Methodology and timelines for component replacement, ensuring minimum specifications (form, fit, power, function) are met.
• Configuration Control: Acknowledgment of the Coast Guard's 12-month lead-time for software/hardware changes and the requirement for notification of changes or end-of-life components.
• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortage (DMSMS) Monitoring: A proactive four-tier approach to identify and manage DMSMS/obsolescence, including notification, source verification, options analysis, and resolution steps. A quarterly DMSMS report may be required.

Bidders must carefully address each of these logistics requirements within their technical proposal. Failure to adequately detail the logistics plan, component support, and DMSMS management may impact proposal evaluation and contract award. This attachment is critical for demonstrating the long-term supportability and lifecycle management of the proposed NXSSR system.

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This document outlines the mandatory and objective warranty terms and conditions for equipment provided under this contract. It specifies minimum requirements for hardware warranties and provides guidance on how contractors should present their warranty proposals.

• Minimum Warranty: A standard comprehensive commercial hardware warranty of at least 24 months after installation on Coast Guard (CG) assets is required, irrespective of the purchase date.
• Installation Flexibility: Warranty terms are not dependent on who installs the hardware (e.g., OEM installation is not mandatory).
• Product Return Policy: The warranty must include a product return policy.
• OEM Warranty: Any OEM warranty must be directly available to the CG.
• Proposal Requirement: Contractors must clearly articulate their proposed warranty terms and conditions in the "Warranty Terms and Conditions Section" of their technical proposal.
• Objective Warranty: A preferred warranty period is 36 months after installation.

Bidders must understand these warranty requirements to accurately formulate their technical proposals. The minimum 24-month warranty and the requirement for a product return policy are key considerations. The objective of a 36-month warranty should also be noted as a desirable but not mandatory aspect.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a compliance crosswalk (Attachment 6) for the NXSSR system, intended for contractors to detail their compliance with specified requirements. It includes instructions for completion and definitions of key terms.

• Contractor Compliance: Bidders must respond with "Meets" or "Does not Meet" for each specification.
• Compliance Proposal Reference: Contractors should cite relevant sections of their proposal that address specific specifications.
• Definitions: "Objective" specifications are preferred but not mandatory, while "Thresholds" are minimum required specifications.
• Specifications: The document lists detailed technical and performance requirements for hardware, processor interfaces, environmental conditions, human factors, alerts, navigation tools, and system interfaces.

This crosswalk is critical for bidders to understand the detailed technical and performance requirements for the NXSSR system. It serves as a checklist for compliance and a guide for structuring their proposals to directly address each specified requirement, including both mandatory "Thresholds" and preferred "Objectives."