REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - US Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC) Human Performance Support and Training (HPS&T) System Technical Support Services

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to conduct market research for the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) Human Performance Support and Training (HPS&T) System. The USCG aims to inform its acquisition strategy, identify qualified sources, explore small business set-aside potential, and identify suitable strategic sourcing vehicles. The research specifically targets capabilities in analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of a complete training system for the PSC's initial crew, including training content and performance support tools.

• Analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of a complete training system for the PSC's initial crew.

• Creation and delivery of training content for various ship systems.

• Development of performance support tools.

• Management of the overall training program in alignment with USCG standards.

• This RFI is for market research only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. No costs incurred will be paid by the Government, and submissions are not guaranteed to be returned.

• Responses are due by 12:00 PM (noon) Central Time on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

• All responses must be emailed to anne.l.ball@uscg.mil and reference PSC_HPS&T_SVCS_RFI.

• Responses will be reviewed and utilized for market research purposes only.

Respondents must provide:

• Company Name, UEI, CAGE Code, Address, Website

• Socioeconomic status under NAICS Code 611430

• Point of Contact Information

• Strategic sourcing vehicles held (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+), including contract number, servicing agency, and POC.

• Capability Statement (max 3 pages) summarizing core capabilities and experience in complex training systems (ISD, Front End Analysis, Curriculum Development).

• General comments, thoughts, or feedback (max 1 page).

• Do not submit cost or pricing information, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.

• Attachment 1: PSC HPS&T Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• FAR Provision 52.215-3: Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) is incorporated by reference.

• The USCG seeks to determine the potential for small business set-asides.

• Failure to submit detailed information may impact consideration for small business or socioeconomic set-asides.

• The Government reserves the right to use any information provided for any purpose determined necessary.

• If the USCG proceeds with an acquisition, a solicitation may be published on SAM.gov or distributed via strategic sourcing vehicles. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring these sites.

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

To create a human performance support and training system for the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) that enables USCG personnel to operate and maintain the PSC and its systems to accomplish its assigned missions.

• Develop training solutions aligned with USCG Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) training system and strategic direction.

• Focus on Familiarization Training (FAMT) for operator tasks, complementing OEM-provided Factory Training (FACT).

• Training will cover ship driving, navigation, engineering, and auxiliary systems monitoring.

• Analysis and development will cover major and minor systems and subsystems.

• Performance support interventions may include On-the-Job Training (OJT), Structured OJT (SOJT), Instructor Led Training (ILT), Job Aids, Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and eLearning.

• Training development must align with FORCECOM TRASYS SOP or a similar industry-recognized systematic approach.

• Performance support interventions must be portable, repeatable, and available at the point of performance.

• Deliverables will be subject to inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• Period of Performance: Five years from the date of award.

• Primary Place of Performance: Contractor's facilities. May also take place at Shipbuilder (Pascagoula, MS), USCG Headquarters (Washington, D.C.), USCG PTC (Yorktown, VA), and PSC Homeport (Seattle, WA).

• Training implementation for the initial hull is anticipated to commence no sooner than 3 months prior to hull delivery (Q3 FY 2030).

• Contractor personnel must be US citizens and may require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

• Contractor must comply with Section 508 requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

• Contractor must provide qualified personnel, including a Project Manager and Senior Analyst with specific experience.

• All Contractor-developed materials are considered Government property.