Open tender · United States · Public tender
Homeland Security Cutter - Light Icebreaker (HSC-L) Solicitation
HQ Contract Operations (CG-912)(000
HQ Contract Operations (CG-912)(000 in the United States is inviting bids for “Homeland Security Cutter - Light Icebreaker (HSC-L) Solicitation”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 14:00 EDT. Reference: 70Z02326R93280004. Who can bid: Demonstrated capability and capacity for concurrent production of up to four vessels; At least one of three past performance references must be work done as prime contractor. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Design and build up to four US Coast Guard light icebreakers, for shipyards able to build four vessels at once
The US Coast Guard seeks a single shipyard to design and build Homeland Security Cutter - Light Icebreakers under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. The minimum guarantee covers design and engineering plus four vessels with long lead time materials; further orders are at the Government's discretion. Work covers design, production, technical data, crew training, test support and vessel transport.
Who can win it
- Demonstrated capability and capacity for concurrent production of up to four vessels
- At least one of three past performance references must be work done as prime contractor
- Past performance references limited to the Offeror's own prime work
Key facts
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Contract period
- Base ordering period with options extending to 12/1/30
- How bids are judged
- Two-phase evaluation: Phase 1 design and production capability plus past performance, then Phase 2 project approach, schedule and price
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026
- Reference
- 70Z02326R93280004
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