U.S. Coast Guard Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Training Devices

Open — responses due 23 Nov 2026 (9 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · U.S. Coast Guard, DHS · Washington, DC · NAICS 541511 · Solicitation 70ZA0127AIRC12001

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number70ZA0127AIRC12001
Notice IDd11021cb4fc14020b5eff9532adb071f
AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)
Sub-agencyU.S. Coast Guard
Contracting officeCG-AIR-COCO-1
NAICS code541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
Product / service code (PSC)6910
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted04 November 2026
Response deadline23 November 2026
Place of performanceWashington, DC, USA
CompetitionCompetitive

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What is being bought

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality training devices for U.S. Coast Guard aviation personnel.

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain AR/VR training devices
  • Tailored for Pilots, Aircrew, and Maintainers across multiple airframes
  • Training configurations for HC-130J, HC-144B, MH-60T, and MH-65E platforms
  • Approximately 200 headsets distributed across fleet
  • Remote instructor capability, multi-student observation, and dynamic fault injection
  • Virtual execution of standard operational checklists and emergency procedures

Competition

Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions; any responsible offeror may bid.

Deal-breakers

  • This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.
    “This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). This request for capability information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever.” — p. 1
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Description

The public was unable to view the Questions and Responses document due to excel security settings. Please see the updated pdf file: Questions and Responses RFI 70ZA0127AIRC12001_04NOV2026. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Updated attachments November 4, 2026 to address vendor questions. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See Attachment.

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SAM.gov has posted 3 notices under solicitation 70ZA0127AIRC12001, oldest first.

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  • Request for Information (RFI)
  • Sources Sought Notice

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Market context: DHS and NAICS 541511

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  • In fiscal year 2026, DHS obligated $413.8M across 126 contract actions under NAICS 541511.
  • 96 contracts worth $1.3B in this category end within the next 18 months.

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