Request for Information (RFI): USCG Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) Support Services in Alaska
The United States Coast Guard seeks 24/7 Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF-FM voice, and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) services for designated regions of Alaska to augment existing infrastructure and address coverage gaps. The contractor must extend coverage offshore to 20 nautical miles for VHF/DSC and 2,000 nautical miles for AIS, with system availability of 98% for VHF/DSC sites and 96% for AIS sites. Key performance requirements include delivering 96% of AIS messages in under two seconds and achieving formal IT Security Accreditation within six months of award. The USCG requests industry input on approaches to meet these requirements, whether through terrestrial sites, satellite, aerial platforms, or other technologies. No budget amount or submission timeline is specified in the description.