SAM #70Z0G326POIPL0002

This award ensures uninterrupted Automatic Identification System (AIS) data coverage for Alaska's coastal and inland waterways, supporting USCG operations. - Sole-source contract awarded to Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) - MXAK is the incumbent provider with critical infrastructure for AIS data - Services include 24/7 terrestrial AIS data monitoring and maintenance - Supports maritime domain awareness, search and rescue, and environmental protection - AIS data supplements existing USCG terrestrial sites in Valdez, Anchorage, and Juneau - Contract bridges urgent continuity needs until a competitive follow-on procurement is completed - No physical products or part numbers specified; focus is on continuous data services - Period of performance extends until March 29, 2026, or until new contract award - Place of performance: Alaska coastal and inland waterways; Contracting office: USCG C5ISC, Kearneysville, WV

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to obtain Automatic Identification System (AIS) data for designated regions/ports of Alaska 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The AIS data will be validated, stored, and used by the USCG and shared with Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) customers in addition to Federal, State, and Local agencies. The current NAIS system includes 03 terrestrial AIS sites located in the ports of Valdez, Anchorage and Juneau in the D17 (Alaska) area of responsibility (AOR) but requires supplemental AIS data from a third-party source in order to meet all operational requirements for D17.