Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide a Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) system, which will serve as the primary collision avoidance system for cutters and shore units. The system must be scalable, IMO certified, and ensure interoperability between core hardware components and ancillary devices. The contract will be an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a minimum guarantee of $1,000,000 and a maximum value of $49,000,000. The contract will have a 10-year ordering period, with a 5-year base period and a 5-year option period. The contractor will be required to provide various services, including system development, prototype installation, telephone support, training, and repair and maintenance.
• The system must meet the minimum technical specification requirements outlined in Attachment 2.
• The contractor must provide a comprehensive logistics plan that demonstrates a feasible and proactive approach to delivering, sustaining, and managing the NXSSR system.
• The contractor must have a clear understanding of the work to be performed and the capability to successfully perform the requirements of the tasks.
• The contractor's past performance will be evaluated, with a focus on relevant and recent experience.
• The contractor's price will be evaluated for reasonableness, with a focus on the total price for the duration of the contract.