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Pre-Solicitation Notice - Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L)
Contact and place of performance
William E. Lewis
Not specified
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to issue a solicitation for the design maturation, production engineering, construction, testing, delivery, and associated lifecycle support of the Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L) vessel program. The HSC-L program supports recapitalization of the Coast Guard’s domestic icebreaking and waterways commerce support fleet through acquisition of multi-mission vess...
View moreThe Government anticipates utilizing a phased advisory down-select evaluation methodology to support an efficient best-value tradeoff process focused on production capability, past performance, design maturity, schedule realism, and overall execution confidence.
The procurement is currently planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 336611. The determination is based on market research conducted through industry engagement activities, including a Request for Information (RFI), which identified multiple small business entities with relevant capabilities and potential teaming arrangements supporting execution of the requirement.
The Government may issue the solicitation and any associated attachments electronically through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates, amendments, and additional information regarding this acquisition.
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in response to this notice.
Anticipated Solicitation Release:
The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about May 2026.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) HQ Contract Operations intends to issue solicitation 70Z02326R93280004 for the design maturation, production engineering, construction, testing, and delivery of the Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L) vessel program. This program supports the recapitalization of the domestic icebreaking and waterways commerce support fleet through the acquisition of multi-mission vessels capable of performing icebreaking, aids to navigation, and waterways management missions. The anticipated contract scope includes production-ready design development, systems integration, long lead time material management, and comprehensive lifecycle support services, including technical data, training, and spares.
The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336611 Ship Building and Repairing and PSC 1925 SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA) based on market research and industry engagement that identified multiple capable small business entities. The government plans to award a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 commercial procedures in conjunction with Part 15 negotiation protocols.
The evaluation process will feature a phased advisory down-select methodology focused on best-value tradeoff factors such as production capability, past performance, design maturity, schedule realism, and execution confidence. The solicitation is expected to be released in May 2026, with a response deadline of May 30, 2026. William E. Lewis is the designated point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice.
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