USCG Special Notice -Heuristic Management Systems Inc. Services
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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to Heuristic Management Systems Inc. for software enhancement services for the Time Control Industrial (TCI) and DPOMS systems. While the USCG intends to proceed on a sole-source basis under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), all responsible sources are invited to submit capabilities and qualifications for consideration. Submissions are due by March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks approximately fifty (50) days of remote services to provide additional software enhancements. Key services include:
- Providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist with the configuration, performance, and optimization of the TimeControl timesheet system.
- Analysis, evaluation, and preparation of recommendations for system improvements, development, and/or maintenance efforts based on use-case scenarios.
- Consulting services may be used in batches of no less than 1/2 day at a time and do not have to be used consecutively.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Proposed Sole-Source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services for Application Development Projects)
- Period of Performance: April 8, 2026 – October 7, 2026
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kearneysville, WV 25430 (remote services)
Set-Aside / Eligibility
This action is intended as a sole-source award to Heuristic Management Systems Inc. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing only one responsible source. However, the USCG will consider submissions from all responsible sources.
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing via email.
- Submissions should be sent to Contract Specialist Ann M. Leuters (Ann.M.Leuters@uscg.mil) and Contracting Officer Mark A. Rushing (Mark.A.Rushing@uscg.mil).
- The Notice ID number (
532ef214e54f439997d018031d1c6e24) must be referenced in the subject line. - This notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for competitive quotes. Oral communications or phone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The Government's determination not to compete this effort on a full and open competition basis, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. The contracting office is C5I Division 2 Kearneysville.