CG-RAPTOR - COASTAL SENTINEL INDUSTRY DAY

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Rapid Response and Prototyping (CG‑RAPTOR) issued an amendment to its Coastal Sentinel Request for Information (RFI), announcing the cancellation of the planned Industry Day demonstrations on 29 September 2026 in San Diego, CA, due to an overwhelming response volume. The agency will continue market research through alternative mechanisms (technical exchanges, one‑on‑one meetings, etc.) to evaluate mature maritime‑surveillance technologies across four technical areas: integration with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem, enhanced maritime track and detection capabilities, alternative long‑range sensing approaches, and mature full‑motion video/computer‑vision solutions. Companies are invited to submit information on operationally ready technologies that can be demonstrated without additional government‑funded development. The RFI is non‑binding and does not guarantee funding or contract award. • Target audience: firms with mature, field‑tested maritime‑surveillance or data‑fusion technologies. • Four focus areas: TAK integration, track/detection improvement, alternative sensing (UAS, balloons, buoys, etc.), and AI‑driven video/computer‑vision. • Desired attributes: high TRL, demonstrated operational use, modularity, edge‑operation capability, cybersecurity, human‑centered design, scalability, and affordability. • Event originally scheduled for 29 Sept 2026 in San Diego was cancelled; future engagement will be via other formats. • No funding is attached to the RFI; responses are for market research only.