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TWIC Readers and Software Service Support   3

ID: 70Z02325RFAC20001 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) currently has Hand-Held Multi-Mode Biometric Readers deployed to USCG field units across the country. USCG currently has a need to purchase new biometric hand-held readers. The hand-held readers shall be used to verify that Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) and Seafarer Identification Documents (SID) issued by foreign governments are valid and enable one-to-one biometric matches of the holder to the fingerprint template stored within the credential. To ensure USCG operational units are able to seamlessly continue to electronically authenticate, verify, and validate TWICs during MTSA facility and vessel examinations, CG-FAC-2 must obtain software and hardware product support services for the USCG's stock of electronic TWIC Readers.

The readers must be on the approved TSA self-certified list at prior to the release of this solicitation. Please read all imponrtant information in regards tot he primary specifications that is needed for these readers. All information is provided in the solicitation and in the statement of work.

Background
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking to procure new Hand-Held Multi-Mode Biometric Readers to replace existing units that have reached the end of service. This initiative is part of the USCG's mission to enhance port security as mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and the Safe Port Act of 2006.

The new biometric readers will be used to verify the validity of Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) and Seafarer Identification Documents (SID) issued by foreign governments, ensuring that USCG operational units can effectively authenticate and validate these credentials during facility and vessel examinations.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of Hand-Held Biometric Readers, specifically:
1. Mobile Credential Reader - MozaicID Mobile Credential Reader V3 (MCR V3), Product Code: MZID-MCR-V3
2. Spare Battery for MozaicID MCR V3, Product Code: MZMCRBAT
3. Docking Station for MozaicID MCR, Product Code: MZID-MCRDOCK
4. Software Configuration, Testing, & Deployment for MCR V3, Product Code: MCR-V3-SCTD
5. Support Services Contract for ongoing maintenance and support.
6. A standard commercial warranty for three years covering all 250 Hand-Held Readers.

Period of Performance
One (1) 12-month Base Period with four (4) 12-month Option Periods:
- Base Period: 01 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026
- Option Period 1: 01 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2027
- Option Period 2: 01 Dec 2027 – 30 Nov 2028
- Option Period 3: 01 Dec 2028 – 30 Nov 2029
- Option Period 4: 01 Dec 2029 – 30 Nov 2030

Place of Performance
The primary place of performance will be at the Contractor’s facility with necessary visits to the United States Coast Guard in the Washington, DC metro area.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 8, 2025, 3:57 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20593 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
$25,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 8/8/25 Coast Guard issued Solicitation 70Z02325RFAC20001 for TWIC Readers and Software Service Support due 8/22/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334419 and PSC 5999.
Primary Contact
Name
Jesse L. Womack   Profile
Phone
(206) 815-1084

Secondary Contact

Name
Kevin McDonald   Profile
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contracting Officer Tony Anakor Profile kenechukwu.a.anakor@uscg.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000
FPDS Organization Code
7008-70Z023
Source Organization Code
100181479
Last Updated
Sept. 7, 2025
Last Updated By
jesse.l.womack@uscg.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 6, 2025