Polar Star HMI PPD Upgrade Fy26-27

Justification to Restrict Competition

This document justifies a sole-source contract award to Woodward, Inc. for the upgrade of the Propulsion Power Distribution (PPD) Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system, including required Graphical Application Programmer (GAP) software, for installation onboard the USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10). The action will procure non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, specialized software, and hardware components to transition the existing PPD HMI to a Windows 11-based platform.

• Upgrade of the PPD HMI system to a Windows 11-based platform.

• Provision of NRE services, specialized software, and hardware components.

• Installation and testing during the POLAR STAR's FY26 drydock availability.

• Type of Action: Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price Task Orders.

• Funding: Procurement, Construction, and Improvement (PC&I) Funding, FY22-26.

• Estimated Total Value: Not specified in the provided text.

This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable.

This is a sole-source justification, not an open competition.

• The justification is based on Woodward Inc.'s proprietary ownership of the PPD HMI software and associated technical data, with no authorized third-party vendors or ability to license the software.
• Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) on SAM.gov, did not identify alternative sources.
• The Coast Guard will continue market research for future sustainment cycles.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To upgrade the existing Propulsion Power Distribution (PPD) GE iFIX, version 5.8 and associated Human Machine Interface (HMI) to the Inductive Automation Ignition HMI software and Windows 11 OS for the CGC POLAR STAR.

• Procurement of ten (10) Inductive Automation Ignition HMI (PIP44 Computer) units.

• Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for software upgrades, including redesign and re-engineering of scripted functionality, base image modification, and installer redesign for Ignition HMI and Windows 11.

• Technical representative services for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation/commissioning.

• Travel to support the services.

• Equipment and parts must meet quality assurance requirements and existing design specifications.

• Section 508 requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) must be met for all developed or modified software and services.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through December 31, 2027.

• Primary Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Technical Representative Services: Partially at contractor's facility for testing, and onboard CGC POLAR STAR for installation/commissioning.

• Contractor personnel must be OEM certified.

• Contractor employees must comply with Government identification, conduct, and security regulations.

• All solutions and services must meet DHS and USCG Enterprise Architecture policies and standards, including IPv6 compliance.

• Bi-weekly virtual status meetings with COR, USCG stakeholders, and NSWCPD are required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-recurring engineering (NRE), proprietary software, hardware, and integration services to upgrade the POLAR STAR Propulsion Power Distribution (PPD) Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system. The upgrade will transition the system to a Windows 11-based architecture compatible with Woodward's proprietary GAP development tools. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a sole-source Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders to Woodward, Inc.

• All labor, materials, equipment, software licenses, engineering services, testing, and documentation for the upgrade.

• Specific deliverables include: Equipment Supply, NRE Services, Technical Representative Services, and Technical Service Report.

• The work involves upgrading the PPD HMI system from its legacy platform to a Windows 11-based architecture.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Anticipated start on or about 02/09/26, with completion no later than 31 December 2027.

• Delivery and acceptance will occur aboard the USCGC POLAR STAR at the drydock awardee's contractor facility.

• NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers

• PSC Code: R425 – Support, Professional: Engineering/Technical

• Offers must be received by 1400PST, 26 January 2026.

• Evaluation factors: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price Reasonableness. All factors must be found acceptable for award.

• Technical Acceptability will be evaluated based on the Offeror's proposed approach for design and development, systems engineering methodology, DT&E plan, and manufacturing/QA plan.

• Past Performance will be evaluated for recency, relevance, and quality, and will not be on a comparative basis due to the sole-source nature.

• Price Reasonableness will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

• The Government intends to award without further discussions if the offer is technically acceptable, past performance is satisfactory, and the price is fair and reasonable.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• The USCG has determined that only one responsible source (Woodward, Inc.) is capable of fulfilling the requirements.

• Solicitation Number: 70Z08526QLREP0009

• Attachments include: Specification_Rev 11 and Redacted J&A.

• Key points of contact are Robin B. Kloeppel (Contracting Officer) and Wayne M. Gutman (Contract Specialist).