Request for Information - Arctic Security Cutter (ASC): Icebreaking Capable Vessels or Vessel Designs that are Ready for Construction
ID: 70Z02325RFIASC001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS (1905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee911f0016fd4bb0b98d589cfcfc3dca/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the availability of icebreaking-capable vessels or vessel designs that are ready for construction. The USCG aims to assess the capabilities of both domestic and international maritime industries to develop vessels that meet specific criteria, including a length of 360 feet or less, the ability to break through 3-foot thick ice, and a range of 6,500 nautical miles. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the USCG's icebreaking capabilities, which are vital for operations in Arctic regions. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by 5:00 PM ET on April 25, 2025, and can reach out to Christopher A. Wellons or Kayode Adewole via email for further inquiries.

Point(s) of Contact
Christopher A. Wellons
christopher.a.wellons@uscg.mil
Kayode Adewole
kayode.a.adewole@uscg.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Request for Information (RFI) - Arctic Security Cutter (ASC).pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 6:10 PM UTC
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on the availability of icebreaking-capable vessels or vessel designs ready for construction. The RFI seeks to assess the capabilities of both domestic and international maritime industries for developing vessels that can meet specific parameters, including a length of 360 feet or less, icebreaking capacity for 3-foot thick ice, and a range of 6,500 nautical miles. Interested parties are invited to provide information regarding their role in the maritime sector, detailed vessel design characteristics, shipyard capabilities, and proposed execution strategies for construction within 36 months of a contract award. Responses to the RFI must include vendor type confirmations, vessel design details, shipyard assessments, cost estimates, and a white paper outlining construction strategies. Firms are encouraged to identify past cooperation with U.S. shipyards and demonstrate capacity for timely vessel production. The submission deadline is April 25, 2025, and all responses must adhere to specified formatting and content requirements. This initiative represents the USCG’s proactive approach to enhancing its icebreaking capabilities while evaluating market options for efficient and timely vessel construction.
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