Shine Micro Vessel Tracking Receivers
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is soliciting quotes for Shine Micro Vessel Tracking Receivers. This is a brand-name requirement to update the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard's maritime surveillance systems, supporting the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and NATO. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Offers are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Shine Micro equipment and related services:
- CLIN 00100: Seven (7) SM1610-4, RadarPlus, High Sensitivity, Long Range, Dual AIS Receivers w/ LNA.
- CLIN 00200: Three (3) ZTL-WCBL-KIT, Coax-Seal weatherproofing kits.
- CLIN 00300: Shipping to the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, MA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified.
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Small Business Size Standard: $800M).
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in accordance with FAR 13.106-1.
Key Requirements & Justification
The Volpe Center requires Shine Micro receivers specifically because they are the standard deployed under the U.S. Navy's International Integration Program Office and are fully compatible with the existing maritime sensor infrastructure of the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard. Use of an alternative receiver would necessitate system modifications, jeopardizing interoperability and mission continuity. A Brand Name Justification has been included.
Submission & Questions
- Questions Due: Noon Eastern Time on Monday, June 8, 2026, via email to Darcy Hubbard.
- Offers Due: 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 8, 2026, via email to Darcy.Hubbard@dot.gov.
- Contact: Darcy Hubbard (Darcy.Hubbard@dot.gov, 857-928-3714).
- Important: All contractors must be registered in SAM to receive an award.
Relevant Documents
Bidders should review the Specifications.pdf for detailed CLINs, the BNJ_V2_Redacted.pdf for the brand-name justification, and the FAR Clauses_Terms and Conditions.pdf and TAR Clauses and FAR Provisions.pdf for applicable contractual terms and conditions. The INCO Terms 2020 DB Schenker EN_A4.pdf provides guidance on shipping terms.