DHS USCG announces industry day, releases SOW for Vessel Identification System Data Services

Notice ID:  52800PR24OIS0004

The US Coast Guard has a data system for sharing vessel registration and documentation between federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. The US Coast Guard requires contractor support to collect and compile the data and submit to the US Coast Guard for input into the vessel identification system.

The primary purpose of this system is to serve as a centralized source of vessel registration and ownership information from participating States and the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center that can be accessed for search and rescue and various law enforcement purposes ranging from homeland security to serving as a means to help deter vessel theft, particularly where vessels are crossing state lines.

Requirements for Technology Services

1. When developing or modifying ICT, the Contractor is required to validate ICT deliverables for conformance to the applicable Section 508 requirements. Validation shall occur on a frequency that ensures Section 508 requirements is evaluated within each iteration and release that contains user interface functionality.
2. When modifying, installing, configuring or integrating commercially available or government-owned ICT, the Contractor shall not reduce the original ICT Item’s level of Section 508 conformance.
3. When developing or modifying ICT deliverables that contain the ability to automatically generate electronic documents and forms in Microsoft Office and Adobe formats, or when the capability is provided to enable end users to design and author web based electronic content (i.e. surveys, dashboards, charts, data visualizations, etc.), the Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to ensure these outputs conform to the applicable Section 508…

The anticipated Period of Performance is Base Period July 2, 2024 through July 1, 2025 with 4 option years to follow.

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