The US Coast Guard is seeking 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. Core services include continuous AIS data reception and transmission, extension of VHF Channel 16 coverage, and DSC Channel 70 coverage. Performance requirements mandate 96% system availability for AIS, 98% for VHF/DSC, and 96% of AIS messages delivered within two seconds. Security obligations include formal IT Security Accreditation within six months of award, compliance with DHS/DoD cybersecurity standards, and Supply Chain Risk Management. The USCG requests industry input on all viable approaches—terrestrial, satellite, or other technologies—to meet these coverage and performance requirements 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.