ICAN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure ICAN software Investment Protection (IP) for its Data Switch and Maestro applications. This is a sole source procurement intended for ICAN Inc. to support the long-running Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) project, as ICAN Inc. is the proprietary owner and sole provider of the required software and services. The anticipated contract period is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for software license maintenance for the proprietary ICAN Data Switch and Maestro applications. This includes access to essential software upgrades, updates, coding requirements, maintenance provisions, and technical support. These applications are critical components of the NAIS program, which has been operational for over eleven years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Duration: Base period of 12 months (04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027) with four 12-month option periods, totaling five years (04/01/2026 – 03/31/2031).
- Funding: Anticipated to be funded using FY26 Funds.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole source award to ICAN Inc.
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kearneysville, WV
Evaluation
This is a sole source justification, therefore, standard submission and evaluation processes for competitive bids are not applicable. The justification outlines the proprietary nature of the ICAN software and the absence of authorized resellers as the basis for this procurement.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed that alternative companies could not provide the necessary proprietary code, rendering them technically unacceptable. Implementing alternative software solutions would incur significant duplication of costs and resources due to incompatibility with the existing NAIS system architecture. The USCG commits to ongoing market research for future requirements to identify potential authorized resellers or alternative solutions.