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How to bid on Cg-raptor - Coastal Sentinel Industry Day with Homeland Security, Department of
What the Coast Guard is Buying and Why it Matters
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Rapid Response and Prototyping (CG-RAPTOR) is conducting market research for its Coastal Sentinel capability portfolio. They are seeking information on mature technologies related to maritime surveillance, command-and-control, communications, sensing, analytics, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) integration, and computer vision.
This is an opportunity for companies with proven technologies to showcase their solutions directly to the Coast Guard. The goal is to identify technologies that can be rapidly evaluated, integrated, and transitioned to meet urgent operational needs. Up to ten companies may be invited to an industry day in San Diego, California, to present and demonstrate their capabilities.
Key Dates and Deadlines
The Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 30, 2026. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.
Based on the RFI responses, the Coast Guard intends to invite a maximum of ten companies to an invitation-only Coastal Sentinel Industry Day on September 29, 2026, in San Diego, California. This event will include demonstrations, technical presentations, and operator exchanges.
Who This Opportunity Suits
This opportunity is ideal for professional services firms and technology developers specializing in advanced maritime surveillance, command-and-control systems, and related analytics. The Coast Guard is specifically interested in mature, operationally relevant technologies that have already been demonstrated in relevant environments.
Companies with expertise in integrating solutions with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem, improving maritime tracks and detections, or offering alternatives to traditional long-range electro-optical/infrared sensing should consider responding. Solutions that can show measurable operational value and do not require significant government-funded development for demonstration are particularly sought after.
How to Respond
To access the full solicitation and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Ensure your response addresses the technology areas of interest outlined in the RFI and focuses on mature, demonstrated capabilities.
Tips for a Competitive Response
When preparing your response, clearly articulate how your technology directly addresses the Coast Guard's operational objectives for Coastal Sentinel. Emphasize the maturity of your solution, providing evidence of operational deployment, user testing, or repeatable laboratory demonstrations.
Focus on measurable operational value and how your technology can be integrated with existing or emerging maritime data and command-and-control workflows. Since this is market research, avoid including classified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), or export-controlled information in your submission. Highlight any existing integration with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem, as this is a key area of interest.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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