WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Coast Guard has issued a notice called: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)-"Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) Satellite Connectivity and Service".

The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 23 by M. P. Chien, Captain, Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center.

Summary: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with SPACE NORWAY to test and evaluate the suitability of implementing a VDES satellite (VDE-SAT) component for USCG operations. In addition, the USCG also invites other potential non-Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to b...