NAIS TERRESTRIAL BRIDGE
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), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for NAIS Terrestrial Bridge services. This justification supports a sole-source award to Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) for continuous Automatic Identification System (AIS) data monitoring and maintenance in designated regions of Alaska. This is a bridge contract to ensure uninterrupted service while a long-term competitive procurement is prepared.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continuous, uninterrupted AIS data monitoring and maintenance support for terrestrial AIS sites in Alaska, specifically covering ports like Valdez, Anchorage, and Juneau. Services include ensuring the functionality of AIS site electronics and providing supplemental AIS data to meet operational requirements for the D17 (Alaska) area of responsibility. The data is crucial for maritime domain awareness, navigational safety, search and rescue, and environmental protection.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Sole-Source Award (Firm-Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) for "Only One Responsible Source."
- Period of Performance: One year, consisting of a six-month base period and a six-month option period, from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027.
- Funding: Annual Operation and Support (O&S) funds.
- Incumbent: MXAK is the incumbent contractor (follow-on to Contract # 70Z04421C21000400).
- Product Service Code: DA01 - Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification to Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK). MXAK is cited as the only viable source due to their unique qualifications, established infrastructure, and ownership of the AIS sites, which are critical to avoiding a significant break in service.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and not a solicitation for proposals. Market research identified other capable vendors, but a full and open competition cannot be completed without service disruption before the current contract expires. The award to MXAK is intended as a bridge to maintain continuity.
Additional Notes
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Primary Contact: Craig E Anderson (craig.e.anderson@uscg.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Laura Logreco (Laura.L.Logreco2@uscg.mil)