SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- J - Technical and Configuration Support for USCGC HEALY's Integrated Bridge System
- Notice Date
- 4/17/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commander (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Pacific, 1301 Clay St., Suite 807N, Oakland, CA, 94612-5249
- ZIP Code
- 94612-5249
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG85-06-R-6X4IBS
- Response Due
- 4/28/2006
- Description
- The U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command ? Pacific is seeking qualified sources that can provide maintenance support for the USCGC HEALY'S Integrated Bridge System (IBS)/Main Ship Control Console (MSCC). The Coast Guard's requirements include on-site groom of the IBS; technical consultation for troubleshooting and repairing equipment via phone, facsimile, or on-site visits (homeport and world wide, as required); and hardware/software configuration management services. The core components of the IBS are: Integrated Navigation System (INS), Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS), Radar, Doppler Speed Log, Chart Table, Follow-up Steering System, Non Follow-up Steering System, Auto-pilot, Gyrocompass, Remote Conning Stations (P/S Bridge Wings, Science Conn, Aloft Conn), INS Local Area Network (LAN) Cable Plant, Electronic Chart Digitizer, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), AIS Class A Transponder System (SAAB), and NAVTEX. The Healy is currently home ported in Seattle, WA. Northrop Grumman, Sperry Marine is the original equipment manufacturer/integrator of the IBS. The maintenance support contractor shall be required to maintain a quality program that complies with ISO-9001. It is the Government's belief that only Northrup Grumman Corporation ? Sperry Marine, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Integrator, can provide the support required, as the developer and proprietor of the Voyage Management System (VMS) software that enable integration of the IBS components, Sperry Marine, is the only known source with access to the software code to maintain the system. Hardware and software interfaces for the subcontractor components were also designed and developed by Sperry Marine. Sperry Marine considers the VMS software and component interfaces proprietary. The Government does not own the technical documentation or software code needed to provide the required technical consultation or configuration management to support a competitive solicitation. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities are encouraged to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within 10 days from the date of this announcement. Other potential sources must submit a capability statement that sufficiently demonstrates qualification, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirements. Capability statements shall include evidence that the company has access or will have access to Sperry Marine's proprietary software (e.g., signed agreement with Northrup Grumman Corp ? Sperry Marine, licensing arrangement, etc.). No cost or pricing data is required. See Numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
- Record
- SN01029191-W 20060419/060417220329 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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