USCG Next Generation Surface Search Radars (NXSSR)

The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting proposals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract numbered 70Z04426RC2PL2603 for the Next Generation Surface Search Radars (NXSSR), with a total estimated value ranging from $1 million to $49 million. The contract requires offerors to deliver radar systems, ARPA applications, software development kits, and associated technical services under task orders issued over a ten-year period, including a five-year base and an optional five-year extension. Proposals must address detailed technical specifications outlined in Attachment 2, including compliance with MIL-STD-129P for shipping labels, MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM D3951 for packaging, and MIL-STD-130N for permanent part marking with Item Unique Identification. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to designated U.S. Coast Guard facilities such as the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Portsmouth, VA or Baltimore, MD, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative at the destination point. Preservation and packaging standards must ensure readiness for one year of non-climate-controlled storage, with all components sealed and labeled in accordance with strict military and commercial guidelines, excluding materials like Styrofoam or duct tape. Proposals must be structured into four distinct volumes submitted via the DoD Safe File Exchange portal by 12:00 PM ET on June 10, 2026, following amendments that extended the original deadline and provided clarifications to offerors. Volume 1 contains the Technical Proposal addressing mandatory threshold requirements and performance exceedances assessed for operational benefit; Volume 2 details the SDK and ARPA technical approach; Volume 3 includes the Small Business Subcontracting Plan and any DHS Mentor-Protégé Program documentation; and Volume 4 submits the Price Schedule in Excel format. Offerors must hold an active Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, comply with all FAR clauses including those governing subcontracting, ethics, cybersecurity, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, and ensure personnel meet Tier 1 or Tier 3 clearance standards depending on access requirements. The Government will award on a best-value trade-off basis, prioritizing technical excellence over price, and no discussions will be conducted. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all deliverables become Government property under FAR 52.227-