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EXPIRED Notice ID52000PR260023732 Last UpdatedApril 30, 2026 3:31 PM

Annual Software Maintenance for VERES and ShipX by US Coast Guard

★ HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF › US COAST GUARD › SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) › BALTIMORE, MD
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
7A21
Award Notice
March 31, 2026
BALTIMORE, MD
519290 – Other Information Services
No Set aside used
April 30, 2026 12:00 AM

Executive Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring annual software maintenance services for VERES and ShipX Workbench through a sole source contract with SINTEF Ocean AS. This contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

⚠ Important Notice Details

Procurement Authority:

  • FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Submission Requirements:

  • Responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
  • The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Response Deadline: April 30, 2026 12:00 AM

Named Vendors / Incumbents:

  • SINTEF Ocean AS, Postboks 4762 Torgard NO-7465 Trondheim, NORWAY
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Scope & Requirements

The requirement is for the payment of annual software maintenance service fees for two (2) seat licenses of VERES (VEssel RESponse) and ShipX Workbench. This program is a strip theory, frequency domain program used for the simulation of vessel motions and global loads.

Compliance & Qualifications

  • FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

How to Prepare Your Bid

  1. Demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
  2. Ensure your response does not hinder the mission objectives of the USCG.
  3. Prepare to show that your solution can meet the unique capabilities of the software being maintained.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract presents a unique opportunity for small businesses with specialized capabilities in software maintenance and maritime simulation technologies. The absence of a set-aside type indicates that all vendors can compete, but demonstrating unique qualifications may be crucial given the sole source nature of this procurement.