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Nationwide Automatic Identification System and Maritime Communications Support Services in Alaska (NAIS AK)

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · CG-C5I — C5I C2 Contract Operations Division 2 (Contracting)
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Forecast detail

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Solicitation expected
September 10, 2026
Anticipated award
February 15, 2027 · Q2 2027
Estimated value
$20M to $50M
Period of performance
March 30, 2027 to March 29, 2032
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle
PO (FAR Subpart 13.5)
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated October 16, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number
*F2026072279
Notice type
Forecast
NAICS
488330 — Navigational Services to Shipping
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-16
Place of performance
Juneau, AK

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Statement of work, as posted

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) needs to obtain comprehensive Automatic Identification System (AIS) services, VHF-FM maritime voice communications, and DSC (data) communications for designated regions and ports of Alaska, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This contract covers four primary functions: 1. AIS Data and Maintenance Services: The contractor shall provide, manage, and maintain a network of terrestrial AIS sites to ensure the continuous reception of vessel data. This data will be delivered to the USCG to support maritime domain awareness. 2. AIS Transmission Services: The contractor shall provide the capability for the USCG to transmit messages from shore-based stations to AIS-equipped vessels. These transmissions will support navigational safety, security notifications, environmental alerts, and the broadcast of synthetic and virtual Aids to Navigation (AtoN). The AIS data and transmission capabilities will be used by the USCG and shared with other Government agencies to support missions including maritime safety, security, environmental protection, and search and rescue. 3. VHF-FM Maritime Voice Communications: The contractor shall provide, manage, and maintain VHF-FM capabilities to ensure the continuous reception and transmission of VHF communications (VHF CH16) between shore-based stations and vessels in Alaskan waterways beyond the existing Rescue-21 Alaska coverage areas. 4. DSC (data) communications: The contractor shall provide, manage, and maintain DSC capabilities (CH 70) to ensure continuous reception of DSC data in Alaskan waterways beyond the existing Rescue-21 Alaska coverage areas.

Contact

Point of contact
Jasper Esmalla
Role
Requirements owner
Email
Jasper.S.Esmalla@uscg.mil
Secondary
Drew.M.Cheneler@uscg.mil
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