NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION- NLETS

Background
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intends to solicit and award a contract to the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS), Inc. for database access to the International Justice and Public Safety Network.

This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. NLETS has been identified as the sole provider of the required capability, which is essential for USCG's statutory responsibilities.

Work Details
The contractor will provide monthly user access fees and monthly line fees for the International Justice and Public Safety Network (NLETS).

The USCG requires back-end database access using Dot Delimited, Web Services, and XML query to access Vessel Identification System (VIS) data structures within Coast Guard Maritime Information Exchange (MIX). This access will enable real-time criminal background checks, warrant checks, identity vetting, rapid identification of individuals and vessels of interest, and point-to-point queries with NLETS/FBI to supply Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) for active investigations.

Period of Performance
01 January 2027 - 31 December 2027

Place of Performance
Kearneysville, WV

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capabilities and qualifications to perform the required services.

No specific security clearances or licenses are mentioned; however, bidders should be aware that this is a sole source procurement.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as the prior contract 70Z0G325POIPL0001 was awarded to National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (Nlets) for $197,227 covering 01/01/25–12/31/26. That prior award was for NLETS access for the USCG C5ISC, and the current notice similarly seeks NLETS database access (including monthly user and line fees) to support real-time criminal background and warrant checks tied to USCG maritime data structures. The continuity of purpose—ongoing NLETS access for USCG information-sharing and CHRI-related queries—suggests this requirement is a continuation of the same access service.