Systems Engineering & Integration for C5I Platforms

The contract requires technical engineering support for the integration, sustainment, and readiness of U.S. Coast Guard shipboard C5I systems, with a focus on HF, Sea Commander, and MUOS platforms. This includes system architecture design, interface definition, and lifecycle engineering services to ensure operational effectiveness and long-term maintainability of these critical communications and command systems. The work is intended to support the Coast Guard’s mission-critical capabilities through sustained technical expertise and systems engineering excellence. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under the 8A set-aside program, indicating it is competed among small disadvantaged businesses. It falls under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services and is managed by Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic under the Department of Defense. Performance is required at Hanahan, South Carolina, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2026. The role demands deep domain knowledge in maritime C5I systems and the ability to deliver end-to-end engineering solutions across system development and operational sustainment phases.