Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) 70Z04426RC2PL2503
Summary
AI-generated · Nov 22, 2025A draft Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is seeking industry input for the Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) to replace the Coast Guard’s existing five surface search radars (AN/SPS-50, -78, -79, -73, and Terma Scanter 2001) that are deployed on 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service sites. The goal is a scalable, IMO-certified shipborne surveillance radar that will serve as the primary collision-avoidance system and enhance navigation and maritime surveillance for cutters and shore units. This is an informational/planning exercise and not a commitment to award a contract or to accept proposals at this time; the government will not accept unsolicited proposals right now.
Interested parties are asked to submit information demonstrating technology, qualifications, experience, and capabilities to meet the requirements, and to provide commented versions of any draft RFP documents with notes on areas that cannot be met and what alternative capabilities are available. Responses should be emailed to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer; there are no page limits, but attachments must be under 10 MB and WinZip attachments are not allowed.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: This is a DRAFT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ( DRAFT RFP ) and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract/order nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this DRAFT RFP. No basis for claim against the Government may arise as a result from a response to this DRAFT RFP or Government use of any information provided. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals at this time. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant finalized solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary and/or required by law/regulation for the finalized Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document and any Attachments. The intent of this DRAFT RFP is to allow potential vendors an opportunity to review and provide comments/questions in order to reduce the number of questions once the finalized Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is released. Requirement: The Coast Guard (CG) uses Surface Search Radar (SSR) to provide operators with an advanced system for collision avoidance, safe navigation, and enhanced situational awareness of the maritime environment. There are currently five separate radars in use on multiple ashore and afloat platforms. The current SSRs, which include the AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma Scanter 2001 radars, are installed across 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) remote sites. The replacement of these specified radar systems is critical to modernizing the Coast Guard's capabilities and ensuring readiness to address emerging threats and challenges in the maritime domain. The Coast Guard (CG) seeks to procure a scalable, IMO-certified Shipborne Surveillance Radar system to serve as the primary collision avoidance system, enhancing navigation and surveillance for cutters and shore units. Submission of Information: Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response which supports the company's claim that it presently has the technology, qualifications, experience, and capabilities to satisfy the requirements. Please provide commented versions of any of the DRAFT RFP documents/attachments as part of your response as applicable. If there are areas that your company cannot meet, provide comments with the details of why it does not meet the requirements and provide comments with what capabilities are available. Any additional response, beyond commentary within the provided documents, may be submitted in the Contractor s preferred format and there are no page limitations. Submit responses via e-Mail to: Contract Specialist: Amanda.R.Barraclough2@uscg.mil Contracting Officer: Christina.M.Grimstead@uscg.mil Note: Attachments to e-mails should be less than 10MB and USCG policy does not allow receipt of WinZip files via e-mail.
From Sources Sought posted on Nov 21, 2025Disclaimer and Important Notes: This is a DRAFT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ( DRAFT RFP ) and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract/order nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this DRAFT RFP. No basis for claim against the Government may arise as a result from a response to this DRAFT RFP or Government use of any information provided. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals at this time. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant finalized solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary and/or required by law/regulation for the finalized Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document and any Attachments. The intent of this DRAFT RFP is to allow potential vendors an opportunity to review and provide comments/questions in order to reduce the number of questions once the finalized Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is released. Requirement: The Coast Guard (CG) uses Surface Search Radar (SSR) to provide operators with an advanced system for collision avoidance, safe navigation, and enhanced situational awareness of the maritime environment. There are currently five separate radars in use on multiple ashore and afloat platforms. The current SSRs, which include the AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma Scanter 2001 radars, are installed across 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) remote sites. The replacement of these specified radar systems is critical to modernizing the Coast Guard's capabilities and ensuring readiness to address emerging threats and challenges in the maritime domain. The Coast Guard (CG) seeks to procure a scalable, IMO-certified Shipborne Surveillance Radar system to serve as the primary collision avoidance system, enhancing navigation and surveillance for cutters and shore units. Submission of Information: Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response which supports the company's claim that it presently has the technology, qualifications, experience, and capabilities to satisfy the requirements. Please provide commented versions of any of the DRAFT RFP documents/attachments as part of your response as applicable. If there are areas that your company cannot meet, provide comments with the details of why it does not meet the requirements and provide comments with what capabilities are available. Any additional response, beyond commentary within the provided documents, may be submitted in the Contractor s preferred format and there are no page limitations. Submit responses via e-Mail to: Contract Specialist: Amanda.R.Barraclough2@uscg.mil Contracting Officer: Christina.M.Grimstead@uscg.mil Note: Attachments to e-mails should be less than 10MB and USCG policy does not allow receipt of WinZip files via e-mail.
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 02, 2026Reference the following attachments for all information and instructions: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 70Z04426RC2PL2503 Attachment 1 Scope of Work Attachment 2 - NXSSR Technical Specification and Warranty Attachment 3 Price Schedule Attachment 4 - Markings, Packaging, Delivery, and Inspection/Acceptance Requirements for Items Attachment 5 Requirement Document (Task Order 1)
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 09, 2026Notice history
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Mar 09, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: DRAFT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 15, 2025 → Apr 08, 2026
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