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

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The United States Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide Nationwide Automatic Identification System and Maritime Communications Support Services in Alaska. This requirement entails the 24/7 management and maintenance of a terrestrial AIS network to ensure continuous vessel data reception and the ability to transmit critical safety, security, and environmental notifications to AIS-equipped vessels. These services are essential for maritime domain awareness and are shared across government agencies to support search and rescue and environmental protection missions. Additionally, the contractor must provide and maintain VHF-FM maritime voice communications on Channel 16 and Digital Selective Calling data capabilities on Channel 70. These services will extend communication coverage in Alaskan waterways beyond the existing Rescue-21 Alaska areas. The performance of this contract will be centered in Juneau, Alaska, under NAICS code 488330.

General Info

US Coast Guard seeks contractor for AIS and maritime communications support in Alaska.

Agency

Department of Homeland Security → United States Coast Guard

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

Juneau, AK, USA

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NONE

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PostedJan 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → United States Coast Guard

Contacts3 people available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → United States Coast Guard

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Contacts

Jasper Esmalla

Drew Cheneler

Amanda JusticeSmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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.