USNA Marine Navigation Radar, AIS, and Communications Equipment

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of the Navy is seeking to procure marine navigation radar, Automatic Identification System (AIS), and communications equipment for the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The core objective is to enhance maritime navigation and communication capabilities, ensuring that the USNA can effectively train and operate within naval environments. This procurement aims to fulfill the operational requirements for advanced navigation and communication systems that are critical for marine operations.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Daniel Petro, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 5, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 11, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type has not been explicitly stated in the provided information. There is no mention of an estimated contract value or budget range, nor are there any option years indicated.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for consideration, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• No specific certifications, security clearances, or set-aside restrictions have been mentioned in the provided information.
• There are no geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements specified.
• Minimum years of experience or past performance requirements have not been detailed.
• Bonding or insurance requirements are not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders must demonstrate specific technical skills related to marine navigation radar, AIS technologies, and communication systems. Familiarity with maritime operational standards and equipment is likely essential, although specific tools or platforms have not been detailed.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The RFP does not specify key deliverables, milestones, reporting requirements, or performance metrics. Bidders should be prepared to outline their approach to meeting the operational needs of the USNA.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been explicitly outlined in the provided information. Bidders should anticipate that factors such as technical approach, past performance, and price will be considered, but the weighting or priority of these factors is unspecified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in similar contracts or projects related to marine navigation and communication systems may have a competitive advantage. Preferred qualifications may include relevant certifications or demonstrated expertise in the required technologies, though specifics are not provided.

In summary, bidders interested in this opportunity should ensure they are registered in SAM.gov and prepare to demonstrate their technical capabilities in marine navigation and communication systems, while also being ready to address any unspecified evaluation criteria in their proposals.