LMR VTS Port Assessment
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG), specifically Sector New Orleans, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a LMR VTS Port Assessment. This RFI seeks information from potential offerors capable of conducting a technical assessment of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) technologies and operations, providing a technical demonstration of a turnkey transformation, and estimating Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for replacement and sustainment. This is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
Offerors are requested to provide, at no cost to the Government:
- Evidence of current Industrial membership to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
- A port assessment of existing VTS systems, including remote sensor sites, Radio/AIS Equipment & Voice Communications Systems, and Maritime Control Systems (VTMIS).
- A proposed turnkey transformation plan addressing:
- Laydown of replacement sensors.
- Vessel Traffic Center with VTS Watchstander Interfaces.
- VHF transceivers with integrated recording.
- Network/Sensor connection, UPS, Racks, etc.
- Sustainment Plan and Training Plan.
- All VTS equipment and system processes must comply with IALA-standards.
- A presentation and technical demonstration to US government representatives and industry partners, including:
- Display of proposed VTC interfaces.
- Proposed turnkey transformation plan.
- ROM costs for full turnkey transformation (system replacement and training).
- ROM costs for annual sustainment (5-year estimate).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Purpose: Market research and planning for potential future acquisition.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open market research).
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
- NAICS: Potentially 541519 (Other Computer Related Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submissions should be 1-2 pages.
- Responses and questions must be emailed to Patrick.w.mccuen@uscg.mil.
- Supplemental materials (brochures, product literature) may be submitted.
- This RFI is not a request for proposals, and the Government will not pay for response costs.
- Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included.
- Responses will inform future acquisition decisions; failure to respond may impact consideration as a likely offeror for restricted competition.