USCG TRAINING FOR VEGA TLI SYSTEMS TRAINING
Overview
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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) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to NAG MARINE for VEGA Tank Level Indicator (TLI) Systems Training. This training is for USCG personnel on WMSL Class Cutters at USCG Base Charleston, SC. Responses from interested parties demonstrating competitive advantage are due by January 28, 2026.
Purpose
The USCG SFLC intends to procure comprehensive training for personnel responsible for programming and maintaining VEGA Tank Level Indicators (TLI) on WMSL Class Cutters. This NOI informs industry of the government's intent to award a sole source contract to NAG MARINE, citing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13 procedures, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Scope of Work
NAG Marine will provide a three-day, on-site training class for designated USCGC personnel. The curriculum will cover radar theory, principles of operation and programming, a detailed overview of VEGA TLI system components, sounding procedures, error code interpretation, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and computer-based communication with TLIs. The training includes hands-on practical exercises using installed VEGA TLI equipment to ensure operational proficiency. All labor, training materials, documentation, and qualified instructors will be provided in accordance with OEM standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Procurement Method: Sole Source, IAW FAR Part 12 and 13.106-1(b)(1)
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
- Product/Service Code: U008 - Training/Curriculum Development
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). The government intends to award to NAG MARINE and states this will not be a competitive small business set-aside.
- Place of Performance: USCG Base Charleston, SC (1050 Register St, North Charleston, SC 29405)
- Period of Performance: February 17-19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation. No solicitation document is available. Unsolicited quotations or offers will not result in an award. Any response must present clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit an offer or quotation by 8:00 AM Pacific Time (PST) on January 28, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to Ms. Donna O'Neal at donna.j.oneal@uscg.mil, with "Solicitation 70Z08526Q002505" in the subject line. The Government retains discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
Contact Information
For inquiries and responses regarding this Notice of Intent, contact Ms. Donna O'Neal at donna.j.oneal@uscg.mil.