SAM #6913G626Q300031

Procurement of Shine Micro AIS Receivers and Accessories for Maritime Surveillance Upgrade

This procurement supports the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard's maritime surveillance system upgrade, led by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Situational Awareness and Logistics Division, V332) - Supporting the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and NATO - OEMs and Vendors: - Shine Micro (OEM for all primary equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - 7 units: Shine Micro RadarPlus High Sensitivity Long Range Dual AIS Receivers with LNA (part number SM1610-4) - 3 units: Coax-Seal weatherproofing kit (part number ZTL-WCBL-KIT) - 1 unit: Shipping service - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Shine Micro receivers are required for full compatibility with existing maritime sensor infrastructure and U.S. Navy international program standards - No alternatives accepted, as system modifications would be required for non-Shine Micro products - Equipment will be used to update the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard's surveillance capabilities - Firm fixed price procurement for commercial items under FAR Part 12

Description

Amendment 00001 for Solicitation No. 6913G626Q300031 is being issued to include the redacted Brand Name Justification for the Shine Micro Vessel Tracking Receivers. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation No. 6913G626Q300031 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation document and Incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026. The NAICS Code is 334290; the Small Business size standard is $800M. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses; full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul The U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) intends to solicit and award based on lowest price technically acceptable in accordance with FAR 13.106-1. The Volpe Center has been supporting the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in a strategic update of the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard surveillance systems. In order to update an aging maritime surveillance system, The Volpe Center requires the Shine Micro receiver  because it is the standard receiver deployed under the U.S. Navy's International Integration Program Office.  Furthermore, the Shine Micro receiver is the only receiver that is fully compatible with the existing maritime sensor infrastructure operated by the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard.  Use of an alternative receiver would require system modifications and could jeopardize interoperability and mission continuity.  REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This notice is expected to result in a single award, subject to receipt of an acceptable quote.  Please provide a firm fixed price quote in accordance with the contract line items (CLINs) identified on the attached Specifications. 

Questions shall be submitted by noon Eastern Time on Monday 06/08/2026, to Darcy Hubbard via email at Darcy.Hubbard@dot.gov

The signed offer must be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer Darcy.Hubbard@dot.gov The time for receipt of offers is 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, 06/08/2025. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received. 

All Contractors must be registered in SAM in order to receive an award from a DOT Agency. 

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