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The Coast Guard accepted its 19th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. Following missionization, this aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J to HC-130J operations. 

The Coast Guard took delivery of its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft on Feb. 7, 2026, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js later this year. 

The Coast Guard on Sept. 18, 2025, contracted with L3 Harris Technologies Inc. for delivery of three AN/APY-11 multi-mode radar systems, valued at $13.9 million, to be installed on future HC-130Js during the Minotaur missionization process. 

The Coast Guard’s HC-130J fleet marked a major milestone on July 8, 2025, surpassing 100,000 flight hours since the first HC-130J was delivered to the service in 2003. Reaching 100,000 flight hours demonstrates the exceptional reliability and operational value of the HC-130J fleet. 

Video: HC-130H Departure Marks End of an Era

 

Coast Guard Industry Engagement Event Calendar

The Coast Guard Industry Engagement Event Calendar is designed to provide transparency to industry partners regarding upcoming events where the service plans to host or participate as a keynote speaker, panel member, presenter or exhibitor. This schedule serves as a resource to facilitate collaboration, information sharing and advance notice of opportunities for engagement with the Coast Guard.

Please note, this schedule is continuously updated as new events are identified and Coast Guard participation is confirmed. Check regularly for the latest information and opportunities to engage with the Coast Guard.

2026
Date Event Name Location Strategic Context Registration Actions
Sept. 9-10, 2026
 NDIA 2026 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition Washington, D.C. Panel members and lecturers from newly established Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO). Presentations on using agentic AI and unmanned surface fleets for threat and distress detection algorithms. Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
Sept. 21-23, 2026
 NDIA Undersea Warfare Fall Conference Groton, CT Technical briefings regarding polar security cutter structural development and remote sensing in harsh Arctic maritime environments. Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
Oct. 3-8, 2026

 

 CruiseCon Privacy & AI Galveston, TX Maritime cybersecurity, agentic AI, digital asset protection at sea.

Panelists from CG-Cyber to lecture on evolving Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction.		 Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
Oct. 28-30, 2026 Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Maritime Convention Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX

Naval architecture, digital shipbuilding, green marine engineering and infrastructure sustainability.

Technical lectures from engineering and logistics experts within the Deputy Commandant for Systems enterprise; high-level booth presence by Surface Forces Logistics Center to showcase commercial shipyard tech needs.

Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
Nov.18, 2026

 

 Doing Business with the U.S. Coast Guard Webinar Webinar-MS TEAMS Office of Procurement Policy and Oversight will provide industry stakeholders with valuable insights into the Coast Guard’s mission, the types of products and services procured and the service’s acquisition processes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the Coast Guard’s seven procurement centers, procurement timelines and partnership opportunities. Office of Procurement Policy and Oversight will provide industry stakeholders with valuable insights into the Coast Guard’s mission, the types of products and services procured and the service’s acquisition processes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the Coast Guard’s seven procurement centers, procurement timelines and partnership opportunities.

Facilitate open dialogue between Coast Guard procurement officials and industry representatives; provide clarity on Coast Guard mission requirements, acquisition strategies and contracting procedures; enable industry partners to better align their capabilities and offerings with Coast Guard needs; support knowledge exchange and relationship-building to enhance maritime safety, security and innovation. 		Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
Dec., 2026 International Workboat Show New Orleans, LA

A trade-only conference and exposition designed specifically for commercial vessel owners, operators, builders and the vendors and suppliers who support them.

Coast Guard highlights its strategic direction for modernizing maritime operations and strengthening industry partnerships. Focus emphasizes asset and technology modernization, workforce readiness and regulatory compliance. Through vector, the Coast Guard engages with commercial maritime stakeholders to promote innovation, share best practices and advance safety and security across the workboat sector.

 Register Here Registration Pending Add to Calendar
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Current Contract Opportunities

The Acquisition Directorate is responsible for the Coast Guard’s approximately $30 billion recapitalization investment portfolio. Additional business opportunities exist throughout the Coast Guard's other six major program/procurement offices.

Check out Coast Guard's contracting opportunities at FedBizOpps.gov>>

Forecast of Contract Opportunities

Find future contracting opportunities on the DHS Advance Acquisition Planning web site.

Public Disclosure

Search Justification and Approval Documents on FedBizOpps.gov. Justifications are for contract awards, not considered full and open competition. Specify "U.S. Coast Guard" as the Agency and "Justification and Approval" as the Opportunity/Procurement Type.