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Coast Guard awards contract for reconstruction of Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard
Sept. 18, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Civil Engineering Unit Clevland awarded a contract valued at nearly $11 million to Ocean Construction Services Inc. on Sept. 9 for comprehensive modifications to Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.

Coast Guard awards contract for reconstruction of Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard
Sept. 17, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland awarded a contract valued at nearly $11 million to Ocean Construction Services Inc. on Sept. 9 for comprehensive modifications to Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.

Coast Guard awards contract for reconstruction of Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard
Sept. 17, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland awarded a contract valued at nearly $11 million to Ocean Construction Services Inc. on Sept. 9 for comprehensive modifications to Pier 1 at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.

Coast Guard awards contract to support Mariner Credentialing Program modernization
Sept. 17, 2025 - The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a blanket purchase agreement Sept. 12 to Stealth Solutions Inc. to modernize the service’s Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) information technology system and support revitalization of the maritime workforce and industry.

Coast Guard awards contract to construct HC-130J hangars at Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii
Sept. 17, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center (FDCC) awarded a contract Sept. 15 to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for design and construction of two new membrane tension hangars and associated facilities to support HC-130J operations at Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii.

Coast Guard orders long lead items to support future offshore patrol cutter production
Sept. 10, 2025 - The Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Austal USA of Mobile, Alabama, Sept. 4 to acquire long lead-time material (LLTM) to support future production of three offshore patrol cutters (OPCs).

Coast Guard exercises contract option for 10 fast response cutters
Sept. 10, 2025 - On Sep. 9, the Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund construction of 10 additional fast response cutters (FRCs). This option, valued at $507 million, supports the Coast Guard’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts and expanded global maritime mission.

Coast Guard modifies contract for pier construction at Base Charleston
Sept. 3, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center completed a contract modification with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Aug. 25 to remove up to 100 submerged concrete piles under the old Pier November at Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Coast Guard awards contract to kick off modernization at Base Seattle
Sept. 3, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center (FDCC) awarded a contract Aug. 27 to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for the first phase of work that will support homeporting of Coast Guard cutters at Base Seattle, including future polar security cutters (PSC).

Coast Guard moves toward production of next-generation long range interceptor boats
Sept. 2, 2025 - The Coast Guard is one step closer to acquiring and deploying the third generation of long range interceptor (LRI III) cutter boats following completion of the first operational test period.

Coast Guard awards contract for next generation trailerable aids to navigation boats
Aug. 29, 2025 - The Coast Guard Office of Boat Forces awarded a contract Aug. 27 to Inventech Marine Solutions to build up to 89 second-generation trailerable aids to navigation boats (TANB II) to replace the existing trailerable aids to navigation boats (TANB), which were introduced in 2006 and are at the end of their planned service lives.

Coast Guard awards contract for aids-to-navigation cutter boats
Aug. 29, 2025 - The Coast Guard on Aug. 29 awarded a fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to North River Boats of Roseburg, Oregon to procure up to 66 cutter boats to support critical aids to navigation (ATON) and other missions that maintain the safety and security of America’s waterways. The total potential value of the contract, which was awarded as a total small business set aside, is approximately $11.8 million.

Coast Guard awards contract for homeport construction in Sitka, Alaska
Aug. 28, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center (FDCC) awarded a contract to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Aug. 14 for design and construction of new homeport facilities to support the expansion of operations in Sitka, Alaska.

Vendor outreach event supports Coast Guard regional multiple award construction contract
Aug. 26, 2025 - The Coast Guard in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is holding a vendor outreach matchmaking event on Sept. 10 for the third generation of indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity regional multiple award construction contracts (RMACC III).

Coast Guard completes major maintenance program on seagoing buoy tender fleet
Aug. 19, 2025 - The Coast Guard In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program reached a significant milestone on July 29 with the completion of the major maintenance availability (MMA) program for the 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender fleet.

Coast Guard issues Request for Information to support major initiative to modernize human resource information technology capabilities
Aug. 15, 2025 - The Coast Guard on Aug. 13, 2025, issued a request for information (RFI) seeking industry feedback on potential implementation strategies and approaches in support of its effort to modernize its human resources information technology (HRIT) portfolio and capabilities.

Two major shore infrastructure projects completed at Base Kodiak
Aug. 15, 2025 - Celebrating a significant milestone for operational readiness and family support in the Coast Guard Arctic District, Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard, and Troy Edgar, deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, marked the completion of two major infrastructure projects totaling $131 million with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Base Kodiak on Aug. 11. Base Kodiak is the largest operational facility in the Coast Guard and a critical provider of U.S. presence and capability in the Arctic region, supporting both surface and aviation operations.

Coast Guard awards $32M contract for runway reconstruction at Base Elizabeth City
Aug. 13, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways Kilo and Golf at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Coast Guard commissions 59th fast response cutter, Earl Cunningham
Aug. 12, 2025 - The Coast Guard commissioned Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham on Aug. 11 in Kodiak, Alaska. Earl Cunningham is the 59th fast response cutter (FRC) and the second of three FRCs to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak.

Coast Guard to hold virtual industry day, individual sessions for market research on counter-UAS
Aug. 11, 2025 - The Coast Guard’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO) is hosting a virtual industry day on Aug. 28 to engage with industry about the service’s needs for future implementation of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS).

Coast Guard commissions newest polar icebreaker into operational service
Aug. 11, 2025 - The Coast Guard commissioned Coast Guard Cutter Storis into operational service on Aug. 10 in Juneau, Alaska. Storis was acquired to expand U.S. operational presence in the Arctic and support Coast Guard missions while polar security cutters are in production.

Coast Guard announces ‘Chief Petty Officer class’ for new waterways commerce cutters, bolstered by historic investment and Force Design 2028
Aug. 7, 2025 - The Coast Guard announced today that its new fleet of waterways commerce cutters (WCC) will be designated as the “Chief Petty Officer class.” Each cutter will be named in honor of a Coast Guard chief petty officer, recognizing the profound impact and legacy of these leaders within the service.

Coast Guard closes out deliveries of cutter boat class, begins production of next generation boats
Aug. 6, 2025 - The Coast Guard Boat Acquisition Program reached a significant milestone on May 13 with the delivery of the final fourth generation over the horizon (OTH IV) cutter boat. Coinciding with that event and as part of the ongoing mission to deliver mission-ready OTH cutter boats to the fleet, the program also coordinated acceptance of the first fifth generation (OTH V) cutter boats.

Production begins on offshore patrol cutter Icarus
Aug. 6, 2025 - The Coast Guard joined Austal USA on Aug. 5 at the contractor’s facility in Mobile, Alabama, to mark the start of production of future Coast Guard Cutter Icarus. Icarus is the second of up to 11 cutters that will be delivered to the Coast Guard through the Stage 2 contract with Austal USA and one of four OPCs under contract for production. Icarus was put on contract on July 31.

Coast Guard international office delivers value at home and abroad
Aug. 5, 2025 - The Coast Guard Office of International Acquisition has delivered more than $1 billion in assets and services to partner nations in support of national security objectives through its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Excess Defense Articles (EDA) programs. The total represents more than 700 vessels, aircraft and related support delivered to more than 80 countries since the Coast Guard office was reorganized in 1997.

Aviation Projects Acquisition Center celebrates change of command
Aug. 5, 2025 - Capt. Ryan Angelo assumed the duties of commanding officer of the Coast Guard Aviation Projects Acquisition Center (APAC) on June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony, held at the facility in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, was presided over by Rear Adm. Michael Campbell, then-Coast Guard assistant commandant for acquisition. Angelo relieved the former commanding officer, Capt. Jessica Behera.

Celebrating 235 years of Coast Guard service to the nation
Aug. 4, 2025 - Each Aug. 4, the nation comes together to celebrate the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard and the many missions that the service delivers on behalf of the American people.

Coast Guard announces agreement to construct new polar security cutter shipyard facilities
Aug. 4, 2025 - As part of continuing efforts to foster growth within the domestic shipbuilding industry and maintain momentum for acquisition priorities, the Coast Guard on July 23 formalized an agreement with Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding (BMS) to construct a production integration facility and land-based test facility at the shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, in support of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) Program.

Coast Guard HC-130J fleet marks 100,000-flight-hour milestone
Aug. 1, 2025 - On July 8, the Coast Guard’s HC-130J fleet marked a major milestone, surpassing 100,000 flight hours since the first HC-130J was delivered to the service in 2003. The landmark achievement was reached when Coast Guard aircraft CGNR 2005, stationed at Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, completed a logistics mission supporting mission-critical maintenance operations in the Arctic.

Coast Guard exercises option to begin construction on additional offshore patrol cutter
Aug. 1, 2025 - On July 31, the Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Austal USA of Mobile, Alabama, to begin construction of the second Stage 2 offshore patrol cutter (OPC) and acquire long lead-time material to support future construction of a third Stage 2 OPC. This action brings the total number of OPCs under contract to four: two at Austal USA and two at Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, Florida. The total value of the option is $273 million.

Coast Guard completes operational testing for new UAS capability
July 31, 2025 - The Coast Guard in late July completed comprehensive operational testing of Shield AI's V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) aboard Coast Guard Cutters Midgett and Stone in preparation for future installation of the V-BAT UAS capability across the national security cutter fleet and potentially other Coast Guard vessel classes. The UAS capability addresses a critical operational need for persistent airborne surveillance capabilities that support a wide range of Coast Guard missions.

Coast Guard launches comprehensive fleet maintenance program for 175-foot coastal buoy tenders
July 30, 2025 - The Coast Guard on July 15, 2025, began a major maintenance availability (MMA) for the first of 14 175-foot Keeper-class coastal buoy tenders, Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis. The MMAs will ensure the coastal buoy tenders remain operationally reliable and effective through their 30-year planned service lives.

Coast Guard releases solicitation to deliver new facilities and infrastructure improvements at Base Charleston
July 29, 2025 - The Coast Guard published a request for proposal (RFP) on July 11 for the design and construction of buildings, utility infrastructure and roads at Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Coast Guard moves forward with expansion of fast response cutter fleet
July 29, 2025 - Bolstered by significant new funding for cutter acquisition, the Coast Guard has initiated discussions with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to order at least 10 additional fast response cutters (FRCs).

Coast Guard plans to accelerate waterways commerce cutter production
July 29, 2025 - With the strong support of the Administration and Congress, the Coast Guard is working with Birdon America Inc. to accelerate waterways commerce cutter (WCC) production.

Coast Guard recognizes outstanding contracting and procurement professionals with annual awards
July 23, 2025 - Ten individuals and six teams from across the Coast Guard contracting and procurement (C&P) community were recognized for their exceptional performance in fiscal year 2024 during the annual Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Awards, held virtually June 16 from Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Coast Guard conducts market research on maritime unmanned aircraft system capabilities
July 18, 2025 - The Coast Guard on July 17 issued a request for information (RFI) seeking information on the current capabilities of maritime unmanned aircraft systems (MUAS).

Coast Guard to hold virtual industry day on regional multiple award construction contracts
July 11, 2025 - The Coast Guard will host a virtual industry day on July 29 for the third generation of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) Regional Multiple Award Construction Contracts (RMACC III).

Coast Guard conducts market research on counter-UAS capabilities
July 3, 2025 - The Coast Guard on July 3 published a request for information (RFI) seeking information on the current capabilities of counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS).

Coast Guard accepts delivery of 60th fast response cutter, Frederick Mann
June 27, 2025 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 60th fast response cutter (FRC), Frederick Mann, on June 26 in Key West, Florida. Upon commissioning, Frederick Mann will be the third of three FRCs to be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska.

Former Coast Guard cutter continues service with Vietnam
June 27, 2025 - The last of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hamilton-class 378-foot high endurance cutters, former Coast Guard Cutter Mellon, arrived in Vietnam June 18 to serve in that country’s coast guard as CSB 8022.

Construction of first waterways commerce cutter begins
June 20, 2025 - The Coast Guard on June 18 issued a delivery order valued at $36.86 million to Birdon America Inc. in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, to start construction on the first inland construction tender (WLIC), which will be part of the waterways commerce cutter (WCC) fleet.

Coast Guard conducts market research on modeling and simulation tools
June 20, 2025 - The Coast Guard June 16, published a request for information (RFI) seeking information on currently available modeling and simulation (M&S) campaign tools.

Innovation Awards showcase Coast Guard personnel’s improvements to mission execution
June 9, 2025 - Coast Guard leaders came together to celebrate the innovative spirit of the Coast Guard workforce during the Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards Ceremony held April 30 at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event included recognition of teams across six categories for their contributions in enhancing mission execution.

Coast Guard’s newest icebreaker, Storis, departs on maiden voyage 
June 4, 2025 - Coast Guard Cutter Storis, the first polar icebreaker acquired by the Coast Guard in more than 25 years, departed on its maiden voyage to safeguard U.S. sovereign interests in the Arctic and conduct Coast Guard missions less than six months after the Coast Guard awarded a contract and took delivery of the vessel.   

Research and Development Center evaluates unmanned search and rescue capabilities
May 30, 2025 - A Coast Guard Research and Development Center team conducts a search and rescue exercise near St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Feb. 14, 2025.

RDC study of next-generation aids to navigation provides insights into cost-effective ways to leverage new technologies
May 23, 2025 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) conducted a multi-year study to evaluate whether transitioning to next-generation or “next-gen” aids-to-navigation (ATON) buoys would prove to be more cost-effective than the steel buoys that are currently used.

Coast Guard to begin full production activities for first polar security cutter and low-rate initial production for waterways commerce cutter
May 1, 2025 - On April 30, 2025, the Coast Guard received approval from the Department of Homeland Security for full production of the first polar security cutter (PSC). The service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the waterways commerce cutter (WCC).

Coast Guard releases request for information to support domestic icebreaker market research
May 1, 2025 - The Coast Guard today released a request for information (RFI) to inform the development of its acquisition strategy to recapitalize its light and medium domestic icebreaking capabilities. Industry sources are invited to submit information on existing icebreaking-capable vessels or vessel designs that are ready for construction or already in production.

Research and Development Center projects focus on Coast Guard key mission areas
April 28, 2025 - In fiscal year 2024, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, supported a research portfolio of 46 projects, covering the full scope of the Coast Guard’s missions.

Coast Guard commissions 58th fast response cutter, first for Kodiak
April 22, 2025 - The Coast Guard commissioned Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon on April 3 in Kodiak, Alaska. John Witherspoon is the 58th fast response cutter (FRC) and the first of three FRCs scheduled to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak.

Polar Star begins final phase of service life extension work
April 15, 2025 - The Coast Guard has initiated the final of five planned phases of the service life extension program (SLEP) for Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, the service’s sole operational heavy icebreaker. Polar Star arrived at Mare Island Dry Dock in Vallejo, California, on March 30 to begin the remaining SLEP activities; the work is part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program. 

Coast Guard transition to MHS GENESIS continues with digitization of paper health records
March 31, 2025 - The Electronic Health Record Acquisition Program segmented the acquisition into four distinct segments: A, B, C and D. The digitization of legacy paper health records, which is part of Segment B, is currently in progress. As of February 2025, significant progress has been made with 40% of paper health records successfully digitized.

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer completes service life extension program
March 21, 2025 - Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, a 270-foot Famous-class medium endurance cutter, departed Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on March 8, 2025, having successfully completed its 20-month service life extension program (SLEP).

Coast Guard accepts 59th fast response cutter
March 18, 2025 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 59th fast response cutter (FRC), Earl Cunningham, on March 6, 2025, in Key West, Florida. Earl Cunningham is the second of three FRCs to be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska.

Coast Guard accepts 18th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft
Feb. 20, 2025 - The Coast Guard accepted its 18th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance (LRS) aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, on Jan. 30.

Coast Guard takes delivery of 17th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft
Jan. 23, 2025 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 17th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, CGNR 2017, on Dec. 18, 2024.

Coast Guard releases cutter boat-aids to navigation-small request for proposal
Jan. 7, 2025 - The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) on Dec. 18, 2024, for the design and construction of the cutter boat-aids to navigation-small (CB-ATON-S).

Coast Guard accepts ownership of commercially available polar icebreaker
Dec. 30, 2024 - The Coast Guard on Dec. 20, 2024, completed acceptance of the motor vessel Aiviq from an Edison Chouest Offshore subsidiary. Upon commissioning, the ship will be renamed Coast Guard Cutter Storis and will enhance U.S. operational presence in the Arctic and support Coast Guard missions while awaiting delivery of the polar security cutter class.

Coast Guard is building nation’s first polar security cutter
Dec. 23, 2024 - The U.S. Coast Guard/U.S. Navy Integrated Program Office received approval Dec. 19 to begin to build the first polar security cutter (PSC). The PSC is the first heavy polar icebreaker constructed in the United States in more than five decades. The work is being performed by Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the prime contractor for design and construction of the future PSC fleet. This decision continues work that has been underway since the summer of 2023 as part of an innovative approach to shorten the delivery timeline of these critical national assets. 

Coast Guard celebrates 40 years of service with H-65 helicopter
Dec. 18, 2024 - In November 2024, the Coast Guard marked the 40th anniversary of the initial H-65 operation, but the tenure of this critical asset in supporting Coast Guard missions is slowly coming to an end. The service has completed the transition from the MH-65D to the MH-65E, the final upgrade of this airframe. Obsolescence challenges with the MH-65 will lead to the sundowning of aircraft as they reach the end of their service lives.

Coast Guard issues request for proposal for special purpose craft – heavy weather II
Dec. 11, 2024 - The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) on Dec. 10 for the design and production of up to six special purpose craft – heavy weather generation II (SPC-HWX II) boats to replace the service’s previous fleet of 52-foot special purpose craft – heavy weather (SPC-HWX) boats, which have been removed from service.

Coast Guard Elizabeth City community rises to challenge in Hurricane Milton response
Dec. 3, 2024 - Coast Guard assets, personnel and supplies are key components in disaster response. As members of the Coast Guard raced to prepare for and respond to emergencies related to the landfall of Hurricane Milton, the Coast Guard Aviation Projects Acquisition Center (APAC), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, stepped in to provide critical mission support to protect a stranded Coast Guard asset that could not be used for the disaster.

Coast Guard awards contract for commercially available polar icebreaker
Nov. 25, 2024 - The Coast Guard awarded a contract on Nov. 20 to Offshore Service Vessels, LLC, of Cut Off, Louisiana, to acquire a commercially available polar icebreaker to supplement mission readiness and capability in the polar regions.

Coast Guard accepts delivery of 58th fast response cutter, first to be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska
Nov. 8, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 58th fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon, on Nov. 7 in Key West, Florida. John Witherspoon is the first of three FRCs to be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska.

Waterways Commerce Cutter Program Plans to Conduct Industry Engagement at WorkBoat
Nov. 7, 2024 - The Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter program will hold an industry engagement at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans Nov. 12-14, 2024, on the Cutter Boat – Aids to Navigation – Small (CB-ATON-S) procurement, as part of the boat acquisition presentation on Nov. 14, 2024, at 10:15 CST.

Research and Development Center projects focus on enhancing Coast Guard mission success
Nov. 7, 2024 - In fiscal year 2024, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, supported a research portfolio of 46 projects, covering the full scope of the Coast Guard’s missions.

Coast Guard completes first MH-60T service life extension featuring newly manufactured hull
Nov. 1, 2024 - The Coast Guard recently delivered the first MH-60T medium range recovery helicopter that was outfitted with a newly manufactured hull as part of the service life extension program (SLEP).

Coast Guard commissions 57th fast response cutter, Florence Finch
Oct. 30, 2024 - The Coast Guard commissioned Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch on Oct. 24 in Seattle.

Coast Guard seeking sources for regional multiple award construction contracts
Oct. 18, 2024 - The Coast Guard is seeking information on both current eligible small business firms and other companies interested in partnering with the Coast Guard to perform construction services for each Coast Guard area of responsibility.

Coast Guard accepts first article wire harness kit from U.S. Army PIF
Oct. 4, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted the first article MH-60T wire harness kit from the U.S. Army Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) on July 12 at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Coast Guard completes final delivery of MH-65E helicopter
Sept. 16, 2024 - The H-65 Conversion/Sustainment Program reached an important milestone Aug. 19, sending off the 90th and final MH-65E to its operational unit at Aviation Training Center (ATC) in Mobile, Alabama.

Coast Guard completes upgrade of its HC-144 fleet
Sept. 13, 2024 - The Coast Guard completed the upgrade of its HC-144 Ocean Sentry medium range surveillance aircraft fleet with the delivery of the 18th and final plane to undergo the Ocean Sentry Refresh (OSR) and integration of Minotaur mission system architecture.

Coast Guard to Host Waterways Commerce Cutter Aids to Navigation Boat Industry Day
Sept. 6, 2024 - The Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter program plans to hold an industry day in St. Louis on Oct. 17, 2024, to demonstrate cutter boat capabilities in support of a future Cutter Boat – Aids to Navigation.

Production begins for the Coast Guard’s fifth offshore patrol cutter
Aug. 30, 2024 - The Coast Guard joined Austal USA on Aug. 29 at the contractor’s facility located in Mobile, Alabama, to mark the start of production of the fifth Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Coast Guard Cutter Pickering.

Coast Guard completes fourth phase of service life extension work on Polar Star
Aug. 30, 2024 - Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star completed the fourth phase of its five-year service life extension program (SLEP) at Mare Island Dry Dock LLC in Vallejo, California.

Sequoia completes major maintenance work
Aug. 26, 2024 - Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia, a 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender, departed Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on Aug. 21 following completion of its major maintenance availability (MMA) as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program.

Coast Guard delivers first MH-60T to new Air Station Ventura
Aug. 23, 2024 - The Coast Guard on June 8 delivered an MH-60T medium range recovery helicopter to the service’s first new air station in 25 years, Air Station Ventura, located at Naval Base Ventura County in Point Mugu, California.

Coast Guard, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory expand partnership to address national defense, maritime security challenges
Aug. 20, 2024 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, on Aug. 5 signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MOU) to team up on addressing critical technology challenges in national defense and maritime security.

270-foot medium endurance cutter Legare begins service life extension program at Coast Guard Yard
July 26, 2024 - Coast Guard Cutter Legare, a 270-foot Famous-class medium endurance cutter, began service life extension program (SLEP) activities following its arrival at Coast Guard Yard on June 24.

Research and Development Center to collaborate with American Bureau of Shipping on maritime technologies
July 26, 2024 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) on July 17 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to guide collaborative research on technologies impacting the maritime industry.

Coast Guard commissions 56th fast response cutter, David Duren
July 2, 2024 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 56th fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter David Duren, on June 27 in Astoria, Oregon.

Coast Guard accepts second new hull for MH-60T sustainment program
June 28, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted the second newly manufactured MH-60T hull from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on June 3 at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Coast Guard awards contract to procure cutter-based unmanned aircraft system capability
June 27, 2024 - The Coast Guard awarded a contract on June 26, 2024, to Shield AI Inc. of San Diego for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capability that can be deployed from Coast Guard cutters.

Coast Guard starts fourth phase of work to extend Polar Star's service life
June 21, 2024 - The Coast Guard has initiated the fourth of five planned phases of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s service life extension program (SLEP).

Coast Guard accepts 57th fast response cutter
June 17, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 57th fast response cutter (FRC), Florence Finch, June 13 in Key West, Florida. Florence Finch will be the second FRC to be homeported in Astoria, Oregon.

Coast Guard acquisition excellence honored at DHS awards ceremony
June 14, 2024 - Six members of the Coast Guard workforce were honored for superior performance during fiscal year 2023 with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Honorary Acquisition Program Management Awards.

Coast Guard looks toward future at annual Innovation Awards
May 28, 2024 - “Tomorrow looks different, and so will we.” James Knight, deputy assistant commandant for acquisition and director of acquisition services, used the commandant’s oft-repeated message to the workforce to open the Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards Ceremony that took place during the Coast Guard Senior Leadership Conference on May 2.

Coast Guard exercises contract option to build two fast response cutters
May 16, 2024 - The Coast Guard exercised a contract option on May 8 with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, for production of two Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRCs) and associated deliverables.

Robotic process automation project results in big benefits for Coast Guard
May 1, 2024 - While it’s a relatively new tool for the Coast Guard, the service’s use of robotic process automation (RPA) is already realizing significant savings of time and money. The RPA effort was led by the Office of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation; the Research and Development Center (RDC); the C5I Service Center (C5ISC); and the Office of Financial Systems and its RPA Center of Excellence (COE).

Coast Guard commissions 10th national security cutter
April 30, 2024 - The Coast Guard commissioned Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun, the 10th national security cutter (NSC), at its Charleston, South Carolina, homeport on April 20.

Coast Guard commissions 55th fast response cutter in New London, Connecticut
April 25, 2024 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 55th fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell, on March 28 at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

Coast Guard releases request for information to inform inland buoy tender request for proposal
April 23, 2024 - The Coast Guard released a request for information (RFI) on April 18 to identify potential sources for the procurement of three inland buoy tenders (WLIs), gauge the level of small business interest and capability, and obtain industry feedback on planned technical drawings and requirements.

Coast Guard salutes outstanding contracting and procurement professionals with annual Head of the Contracting Activity Awards
April 3, 2024 - Eleven individuals and six teams from across the Coast Guard contracting and procurement (C&P) community were recognized for their exceptional performance in fiscal year 2023 during the annual Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Awards held March 12 at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Coast Guard accepts 56th fast response cutter, to be homeported in Astoria, Oregon
April 1, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 56th fast response cutter (FRC), David Duren, March 14 in Key West, Florida. David Duren will be the first of three FRCs homeported in Astoria, Oregon.

Coast Guard completes air station transitions to upgraded MH-65E with delivery to Corpus Christi
March 22, 2024 - The Coast Guard reached an important milestone in its MH-65 Conversion and Sustainment program on Feb. 7 when it delivered CGNR 6553 to Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. This was the third and final upgraded MH-65E for Corpus Christi, which is the last air station to transition to the upgraded short range recovery helicopter. 

Coast Guard Research and Development Center receives Auxiliary Integration Award
March 14, 2024 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) recently was presented the Commodore Viggo C. Bertelsen Jr. and Vice Admiral John P. Currier Auxiliary Integration Award in the Applied Innovation category.

Coast Guard accepts 16th missionized HC-130J into fleet
March 7, 2024 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 16th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, CGNR 2016, Feb. 19 following completion of Minotaur mission system integration and Block Upgrade 8.1 installation at L3Harris in Waco, Texas.

Coast Guard Boat Acquisition Program achieves significant milestone with delivery of final 22-foot cutter boat-large
Feb. 12, 2024 - The Coast Guard Boat Acquisition Program delivered its 39th and final cutter boat-large (CB-L) on Feb. 5, completing replacement of the aging fleet of legacy cutter boats that previously operated with the Coast Guard’s 210-foot cutters, 225-foot buoy tenders, and Coast Guard Cutters Alex Haley and Mackinaw.

Research and Development Center projects continue to enhance Coast Guard mission success
Feb. 7, 2024 - In fiscal year 2023, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, supported a research portfolio of 54 projects, covering the full scope of the Coast Guard’s missions.

Air Station Detroit transitions to updated MH-65E helicopter; new avionics package boosts mission capability
Jan. 25, 2024 - Air Station Detroit rang in the new year with the transition to the upgraded MH-65E or “Echo” model short range recover helicopter.

Coast Guard takes next steps toward all MH-60T helicopter fleet 
Jan. 23, 2024 - The Coast Guard received approval from the Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 31, 2023, to proceed with acquisition program activities that will continue to extend the service life of the existing MH-60T fleet as well as begin the Coast Guard’s transition to a rotary wing fleet consisting of all MH-60T aircraft.

Coast Guard releases request for proposal for maritime unmanned aircraft system services
Dec. 18, 2023 - The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) Dec. 12 for maritime unmanned aircraft system (MUAS) services capable of deploying from Coast Guard cutters. The services sought are for contractor-owned, contractor-operated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Coast Guard MH-65 technical training receives major upgrade
Nov. 29, 2023 - The Coast Guard MH-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program has been upgrading the service’s short range recovery helicopter with an improved automatic flight control system, new integrated weather radar and digital cockpit architecture.

Coast Guard Yard removes two 27-ton engines as part of medium endurance cutter service life extension program
Nov. 22, 2023 - On Nov. 8, personnel at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore achieved a milestone in the 270-foot medium endurance cutter service life extension program (SLEP) by safely removing the two main diesel engines from Coast Guard Cutter Spencer. The engines each weigh 54,000 pounds – or 27 tons – and this is the first lift of this weight that has been conducted at Coast Guard Yard in more than a decade. This also is the first time Yard personnel have removed an engine from a 270-foot medium endurance cutter.

55th fast response cutter accepted, to be homeported in Boston
Nov. 17, 2023 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 55th fast response cutter (FRC), Melvin Bell, Nov. 16, in Key West, Florida. Melvin Bell will be the sixth FRC to be homeported in Boston.

Air Station Atlantic City completes transition to MH-65E
Nov. 16, 2023 - An Air Station Atlantic City MH-65E returns home from California by airlift after supporting a

Coast Guard christens first offshore patrol cutter
Oct. 31, 2023 - The Coast Guard christened the first offshore patrol cutter (OPC), Argus, on Oct. 27 at Eastern Shipbuilding’s Nelson Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Following the christening event, Eastern Shipbuilding launched the cutter into the water for the first time.

Fifth New England-based fast response cutter commissioned in New Castle, New Hampshire
Oct. 23, 2023 - The Coast Guard commissioned its newest fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter William Sparling, Oct. 19, 2023, at Station Portsmouth Harbor in New Castle, New Hampshire.

Coast Guard completes third phase of Polar Star service life extension program
Oct. 20, 2023 - The Coast Guard has completed the third of five planned phases of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s service life extension program (SLEP) as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program.

Coast Guard accepts 10th national security cutter
Oct. 17, 2023 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 10th national security cutter (NSC) Oct. 13, 2023, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

ISVS completes HVAC work on nine 140-foot icebreaking tugs
Oct. 16, 2023 - The In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program in partnership with Coast Guard Yard personnel completed scheduled work on Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay Sept. 22, 2023, successfully marking the conclusion of on-site and mobile road show projects to install heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment onboard nine 140-foot Bay-class icebreaking tugs that operate throughout Coast Guard Districts 1 and 9.

Notice to Coast Guard contractors on invoice payment delays
Sept. 8, 2023 - The Coast Guard Finance Center will be unable to release payments from Sept. 26-Oct. 14, 2023, while the financial management system is offline for the annual fiscal year closeout period.

First missionized Coast Guard HC-27J completes inaugural flight
Sept. 6, 2023 - The Coast Guard successfully performed the first flight of the newly missionized HC-27J prototype aircraft, CGNR 2712, on Sept. 6, 2023, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.

Members of Coast Guard C&P community honored with Chief Procurement Officer Excellence Awards
Aug. 31, 2023 - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Excellence Awards were established to recognize DHS employees, teams, acquisition programs and contracting activities that further the DHS mission through a procurement or procurement-related achievement in both individual and team categories.

FAQ addresses continued use of 8(a) Program during Ultima injunction
Aug. 26, 2023 - The questions and answers in this document are intended to help the federal workforce as it implements Small Business Administration guidance on the impact of the U.S. District Court’s July 19, 2023, decision in Ultima Servs. Corp. v. Dep’t of Ag. (E.D. Tenn.) on the 8(a) Program.

Coast Guard completes work on service life extension program prototype
Aug. 16, 2023 - U.S. Coast Guard photoCoast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane departs Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore Aug. 3,

Coast Guard commissions 53rd fast response cutter in Portland, Maine
Aug. 11, 2023 - Commissioning of the Coast Guard’s newest fast response cutter (FRC) took place Aug. 10, 2023, in Portland, Maine.

Coast Guard accepts 17th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft
Aug. 11, 2023 - The Coast Guard accepted its 17th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, Aug. 10, 174 days ahead of its scheduled contract delivery date.

Prototype work begins on the Coast Guard’s newest heavy polar icebreaker
Aug. 4, 2023 - Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding began cutting steel July 24, 2023, on the first prototype module that will become the foundation of a new polar security cutter (PSC), the first heavy icebreaker to be built in the United States in 50 years.

Coast Guard accepts 54th fast response cutter
July 21, 2023 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 54th fast response cutter (FRC), William Sparling, July 20 in Key West, Florida. William Sparling will be the fifth FRC to be homeported in Boston.

Coast Guard begins production phase of medium endurance cutter service life extension program
July 14, 2023 - The service life extension program (SLEP) for the 270-foot Famous-class medium endurance cutters (MECs) moved to the production phase July 1 with the start of industrial work on Coast Guard Cutter Spencer.

Research and Development Center celebrates change of command
June 30, 2023 - Capt. Michael Chien assumed the duties of commanding officer of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) June 16, 2023.

First 47-foot motor lifeboats delivered following design modification to service life extension program
June 29, 2023 - The Coast Guard’s In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program in partnership with the Boat Acquisition Program completed service life extension program (SLEP) work on a ninth and 10th 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) in June. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard completes 15-month upgrades on 225-foot seagoing buoy tender
June 15, 2023 - The Coast Guard’s In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program recently completed 15 months of upgrade work as part of a major maintenance availability (MMA) on the 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender Aspen. Work was completed at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, with Aspen departing June 8.

Coast Guard reinforces importance of innovation through annual awards
June 7, 2023 - “Innovation has never been more important than now.” Adm. Steven Poulin’s words were meant as much for the group gathered at the Coast Guard Senior Leadership Conference as for the winners of the Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards that were being handed out. “We have to keep pace with the changing world,” the vice commandant said. “All of us need to sharpen our competitive edge. The status quo is no longer the best way.”

Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay completes HVAC upgrade
June 7, 2023 - The Coast Guard’s In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program is nearing completion of a class-wide upgrade to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on the service’s 140-foot bay-class icebreaking tugs.

Coast Guard commissions third New England-based fast response cutter
June 5, 2023 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 52nd fast response cutter (FRC), Maurice Jester, June 2 in Newport, Rhode Island. Maurice Jester is the third of six FRCs to be stationed in Boston.

Coast Guard begins third phase of Polar Star service life extension program
May 30, 2023 - The Coast Guard has commenced the third of five planned phases of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s service life extension program (SLEP), as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program. The contractor, Mare Island Dry Dock LLC, began work at the cutter’s homeport in Seattle on April 17, 2023, performing various initial operational tests and cable installation for the new fire detection system.

Coast Guard awards contract for long range interceptor III cutter boats
May 30, 2023 - The Coast Guard awarded an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to MetalCraft Marine U.S. Inc. of Watertown, New York, May 23 for construction, testing, delivery and logistical support for the third generation of long range interceptor (LRI III) cutter boats.

Coast Guard accepts 53rd fast response cutter
May 12, 2023 - The cutter’s namesake was born in New Jersey in 1834. In 1870, after serving in the U.S. Civil War, Patterson signed on as a surfman with the U.S. Life-Saving Service station in Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

National Capital Region Air Defense unit assumes duties with upgraded MH-65E
May 10, 2023 - The National Capital Region Air Defense (NCRAD) Facility stood watch with the upgraded MH-65E Dolphin short range recovery helicopter for the first time on April 17.

MH-60T new hull production underway for Coast Guard acquisition/sustainment program
April 25, 2023 - The Coast Guard celebrated the start of new hull production for the MH-60T Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) March 8 at the Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. production facility in Troy, Alabama. Delivery of the first new hull is scheduled for September 2023. Hulls two and three are projected to be delivered in March and April 2024.

First OTH V cutter boat delivered to Coast Guard for operational test and evaluation
April 21, 2023 - The Coast Guard on April 18 accepted delivery of its first fifth generation over the horizon (OTH V) cutter boat, which will support fast response cutter Angela McShan, based in Cape May, New Jersey.

Coast Guard seeks feedback on procurement process through industry survey
April 18, 2023 - The Coast Guard is continuously seeking opportunities to promote and develop strategies for increasing the full spectrum of the industrial base of our contracting program while adhering to federal small business regulations in the procurement process.

Coast Guard commissions second New England-based fast response cutter
April 2, 2023 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 51st fast response cutter (FRC), Warren Deyampert, March 30, 2023, in Boston. Warren Deyampert is the second of six FRCs to be stationed in Boston.

Coast Guard honors outstanding contracting and procurement professionals
April 2, 2023 - Six individuals and two teams from within the Coast Guard contracting and procurement (C&P) community were recognized for their exceptional performance in fiscal year 2022 during the annual Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Awards held March 14 at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Air Station Savannah plays key role in airspace security during SpaceX launches
March 30, 2023 - Pilots from Air Station Savannah’s Rotary Wing Air Intercept (RWAI) unit stood ready to take to the skies March 2 in the air station’s new MH-65E Dolphin helicopter to provide security support for the manned SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Coast Guard awards contract for work on coastal buoy tenders
March 28, 2023 - The Coast Guard awarded a contract to Adrick Marine Group of Cocoa, Florida, March 23 to procure HVAC systems as part of the upcoming 175-foot coastal buoy tender major maintenance availability (MMA).

Coast Guard orders components for upgraded MH-65E helicopter
March 10, 2023 - The Coast Guard placed a delivery order Feb. 14 for components and related supplies for the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and Automatic Flight Control System used in the upgraded MH-65E short range recovery helicopter.

Coast Guard accepts 52nd fast response cutter
March 3, 2023 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 52nd fast response cutter (FRC), Maurice Jester, March 2 in Key West, Florida. Maurice Jester will be the third FRC to be homeported in Boston.

MH-65 upgrades continue to prove worth during California flooding
March 1, 2023 - Record amounts of rain caused by a series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in early January; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that more than 32 trillion gallons of water fell during the weather event.

Coast Guard Research and Development Center hosts 50th anniversary open house
Feb. 23, 2023 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Feb. 27, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center’s campus next to Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut.

Coast Guard partners with Space Force to strengthen presence in space domain
Feb. 15, 2023 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Science, Technology and Research Directorate solidified their commitment to collaborate and enhance space capabilities for the joint warfighter through a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed Jan. 19.

Coast Guard and Navy commands formalize support for Research and Development Center autonomous vessels
Jan. 31, 2023 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with several U.S. Navy commands based in Southeastern Connecticut Jan. 18 to formalize support for experimental autonomous vessels operated by the RDC.

Electronic health records system implementation continues
Jan. 31, 2023 - Following the deployment success of Segment A, the Coast Guard is moving forward with Segment B and the deployment of centralized X-ray services interoperable with the MHS GENESIS electronic health records (EHR) system to ashore clinics and sickbays.

Coast Guard delivers 14th Minotaur-missionized HC-144 to fleet
Jan. 25, 2023 - The Coast Guard completed work on its 14th HC-144B Ocean Sentry medium range surveillance aircraft outfitted with both the Ocean Sentry Refresh (OSR) modifications and the Minotaur mission system Jan. 17.

Coast Guard seeks information on UAS capabilities
Jan. 25, 2023 - The Coast Guard is conducting additional market research on Group 2 and Group 3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capabilities, sensors and payloads through a request for information (RFI) released Jan. 19.

Coast Guard to collaborate with Connecticut National Guard
Jan. 20, 2023 - Major Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard, and Capt. Dan Keane, commander of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, sign a joint memorandum of understanding.

Coast Guard accepts 51st fast response cutter
Dec. 22, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 51st fast response cutter (FRC), Warren Deyampert, Dec. 22 in Key West, Florida. Warren Deyampert will be the second FRC to be homeported in Boston.

Coast Guard Research and Development Center kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
Dec. 13, 2022 - The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a multi-faceted community event.

MH-65 upgrades were invaluable to mission success in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Nov. 22, 2022 - Hurricane Ian caused nearly 150 fatalities when it swept through Florida in late September 2022 and has been cited as the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935. In the search and rescue efforts that followed, Air Station Miami crewmembers played a pivotal role in rescuing both human and animal survivors.

Coast Guard continues HVAC work on 140-foot icebreaking tugs
Nov. 22, 2022 - Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay returned to service in Detroit in late October after completion of an HVAC system upgrade to increase heating and cooling capacities.

Coast Guard accepts 16th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft
Nov. 17, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted its 16th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 10.

Coast Guard commissions first New England-based fast response cutter
Nov. 14, 2022 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 50th fast response cutter (FRC), William Chadwick, Nov. 10, 2022, in Boston. William Chadwick is the first of six FRCs to be homeported in Boston.

Coast Guard R&D benefits from veterans within its ranks
Nov. 10, 2022 - The Coast Guard Office of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation and the Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, have many veterans within their ranks. Whether a veteran of the Coast Guard or other military branch, these employees bring diverse skills and experience that help the Coast Guard complete its demanding and expanding mission set.

Virtual industry day to focus on National Architect and Engineering Services IDIQ
Nov. 2, 2022 - The Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual industry day focused on the National Architect and Engineering Services (A/E Services III) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from 1-2 p.m. EDT Nov. 10, 2022.

Coast Guard issues request for demonstrations of command center display systems
Oct. 25, 2022 - As part of continuing market research for a command center display system replacement, the Coast Guard is requesting interested industry parties to provide a virtual demonstration highlighting their video wall display systems at no cost to the government. The purpose of these demonstrations is to supplement the government’s market research.

Steel cutting for fourth offshore patrol cutter begins
Oct. 18, 2022 - The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding Group commenced cutting steel for the fourth offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Oct. 18 in Panama City, Florida.

Coast Guard awards contract for radar systems for new C-130Js
Oct. 11, 2022 - The Coast Guard awarded a contract to L3Harris Technologies Inc. Sept. 28, 2022, for up to five AN/APY-11 multimode radars that will be installed on new C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft during the Minotaur missionization process. 

Coast Guard RDT&E works to provide high latitude underway connectivity
Oct. 7, 2022 - The Coast Guard Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation Program is evaluating if new satellite constellations in low-earth orbit can provide network connectivity to cutters operating at high latitudes, where connectivity using geostationary satellites is currently lacking.

Coast Guard completes service life extension work on fifth 47-foot motor lifeboat
Oct. 6, 2022 - The Coast Guard completed service life extension program (SLEP) activities on the fifth 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Sept. 16. The MLB will be placed back in service at Coast Guard Station Coos Bay, Oregon.

Coast Guard awards river buoy, inland construction tender detail design and construction contract
Oct. 5, 2022 - The Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program today awarded Birdon America, Inc. of Denver, an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity firm fixed price contract with economic price adjustments for the detail design and construction of its river buoy and inland construction tenders.

Stage 2 of the Coast Guard offshore patrol cutter moves forward
Oct. 5, 2022 - The Coast Guard today issued a notice to Austal USA, the offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Stage 2 contractor, to proceed on detail design work to support future production of OPCs.

Coast Guard celebrates completion of training as part of cutter transfer to Uruguay
Oct. 3, 2022 - The Coast Guard Office of International Acquisition on Sept. 1, 2022, recognized members of the Uruguay Navy supporting the transfer of three 87-foot Protector-class patrol boats to Uruguay.

Coast Guard commissions 49th fast response cutter in Alaska
Sept. 30, 2022 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 49th fast response cutter (FRC), Douglas Denman, Sept. 28, 2022, in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Coast Guard aircrews putting MH-65E new capabilities to good use
Sept. 30, 2022 - An MH-65E crew from Air Station San Francisco performs the unit’s first cliff rescue in an upgraded

Coast Guard releases a request for proposal for long range interceptor III cutter boats
Sept. 1, 2022 - The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) today to acquire the third generation of long range interceptor boats (LRI III).

Polar Star arrives at homeport after completion of dock work and sea trials during second phase of service life extension project
Sept. 1, 2022 - Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star has completed sea trials for the second phase of its service life extension project (SLEP), as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program, and returned to its homeport of Seattle.

Coast Guard completes major maintenance availability on 12th seagoing buoy tender
Aug. 29, 2022 - Coast Guard Cutter Alder departed the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore Aug. 27 for its new homeport in San Francisco.

Coast Guard releases request for information for medium-range unmanned aircraft systems
Aug. 12, 2022 - The Coast Guard released a request for information (RFI) Aug. 5 to determine the potential sources and the technical capability of industry to provide Group II and Group III unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), capable of deploying from Coast Guard cutters.

Coast Guard exercises contract option to build one fast response cutter
Aug. 12, 2022 - The Coast Guard exercised a contract option Aug. 9 for production of one Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC) and associated deliverables valued at $55.5 million with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana.

Coast Guard accepts 50th fast response cutter
Aug. 5, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 50th fast response cutter (FRC), William Chadwick, Aug. 4 in Key West, Florida.

Coast Guard selects builder for next-generation over the horizon cutter boats
Aug. 5, 2022 - The Coast Guard selected Inventech Marine Solutions of Bremerton, Washington, to build the next generation of over the horizon (OTH V) cutter boats.

Happy 232nd birthday, U.S. Coast Guard
Aug. 4, 2022 - Today the Coast Guard celebrates 232 years of honorable and courageous service to the nation.

Coast Guard accepts delivery of 13th upgraded HC-144B aircraft
Aug. 2, 2022 - The Coast Guard completed transition of Air Station Miami to an upgraded medium range surveillance aircraft July 16 with the delivery of CGNR 2312.

Coast Guard orders 11 new MH-60T hulls
July 26, 2022 - The Coast Guard ordered 11 additional new MH-60T hulls from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut, July 14 to support the service’s ongoing Service Life Extension Program on its original fleet of 45 MH-60Ts.

Coast Guard awards contract for C-130J missionization
July 20, 2022 - The Coast Guard awarded a contract to L-3 Communications Integrated Systems LP (L3Harris) July 12 for the missionization of up to six C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft.

Coast Guard authenticates keel for third offshore patrol cutter
July 20, 2022 - The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) authenticated the keel for the third offshore patrol cutter (OPC), Ingham, in Panama City, Florida, July 15.

Coast Guard recognized for acquisition excellence at annual DHS awards
July 12, 2022 - Five individuals from the Coast Guard’s workforce received Fiscal Year 2021 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Honorary Acquisition Program Management Awards.

Coast Guard honors workforce innovation
July 8, 2022 - The Coast Guard recognized trailblazers in its workforce with Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards June 2 during the Senior Leadership Conference held at Coast Guard Headquarters.

Coast Guard accepts new C-37B long range command and control aircraft
July 6, 2022 - The Coast Guard took delivery of a new C-37B long range command and control aircraft (LRCCA) from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on June 29.

Coast Guard awards contract for Stage 2 of offshore patrol cutter acquisition
June 30, 2022 - The Coast Guard awarded a fixed-price incentive (firm target) contract to Austal USA of Mobile, Ala. to produce up to 11 offshore patrol cutters (OPCs).

Coast Guard continues HVAC systems upgrades on 140-foot icebreaking tugs
June 30, 2022 - The Coast Guard’s In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Program has passed the halfway point in its effort to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on the service’s 140-foot bay-class icebreaking tugs.

Coast Guard accepts 15th missionized HC-130J into fleet
June 29, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted the delivery of its 15th HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, CGNR 2015, June 23, following completion of Minotaur mission system integration and Block Upgrade 8.1 installation at L3Harris in Waco, Texas.

Coast Guard provides update on invoice processing under new financial system
June 7, 2022 - The Coast Guard transitioned to a new financial management and procurement system in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. Over the past several months, the Coast Guard has worked to improve business processes, enhance system functionality and reduce invoice backlogs. As a result, the Coast Guard is now paying more invoices than come in each week and has been able to reduce the invoice backlog from 27,500 to less than 10,000.

Coast Guard christens 10th national security cutter
June 6, 2022 - The Coast Guard christened its 10th national security cutter (NSC), Calhoun, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, June 4.

Coast Guard delivers upgraded MH-65E helicopters to Sector Humboldt Bay
May 27, 2022 - The Coast Guard H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program delivered CGNR 6603 to Sector Humboldt Bay, California, May 19.

Coast Guard accepts 49th fast response cutter
May 27, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 49th fast response cutter (FRC), Douglas Denman, May 26 in Key West, Florida.

Coast Guard modifies offshore patrol cutter contract to complete installation of combat and radar systems
May 20, 2022 - The Coast Guard modified its current contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) May 20 so installation of the Athena combat weapons system and multi-mode radar system will be completed during the production phase of the offshore patrol cutter (OPC).

Coast Guard recognizes outstanding achievement among contracting and procurement professionals
May 19, 2022 - The Coast Guard celebrated excellence within its contracting and procurement enterprise during the Head of the Contracting Activity Annual Awards Ceremony May 17, 2022, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Coast Guard commissions 48th fast response cutter in Florida
May 13, 2022 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 48th fast response cutter (FRC), Pablo Valent, May 11, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Pablo Valent is the first FRC stationed in St. Petersburg. Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, commanding officer of the Coast Guard 7th District, presided over the ceremony.

Air Force orders one C-130J for Coast Guard
May 13, 2022 - Using funds transferred from the Coast Guard, the Air Force awarded an $80 million contract May 6 to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for the production of one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

Coast Guard delivers 12th Minotaur-missionized HC-144B to fleet
May 12, 2022 - The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 12th HC-144B Ocean Sentry medium range surveillance aircraft outfitted with both the Ocean Sentry Refresh (OSR) modifications and the Minotaur mission system April 29. Modifications to CGNR 2309 were completed at the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The aircraft will be based at Air Station Miami.

Coast Guard partners with Navy for special purpose craft boarding team delivery II
May 12, 2022 - On April 19, the Navy placed an order with United States Marine Inc. (USMI) on behalf of the Coast Guard for two 11-meter naval special warfare rigid inflatable boats (11M NSW RIB).

HC-27J Asset Project Office expands mission, changes name
May 9, 2022 - The Coast Guard commemorated the name change and the expanded mission scope of the HC-27J Asset Project Office (APO) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 28 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Now called the Aviation Projects Acquisition Center (APAC), it will support acquisition activities for all Coast Guard aviation assets.

MH-65 program delivers upgraded helicopters to HITRON
April 26, 2022 - The Coast Guard H-65 Conversion and Sustainment Program delivered CGNR 6555 to the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) April 4. With this delivery, 40 of 98 Dolphin short range recovery helicopters have been converted to the “E” configuration, and six facilities have transitioned to the upgraded aircraft.

Coast Guard modifies contract to construct fourth offshore patrol cutter
April 26, 2022 - The Coast Guard modified its current contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) today to begin construction of the fourth offshore patrol cutter (OPC). Contract delivery of the fourth OPC, to be named “Rush,” is scheduled to occur in 2025.

Coast Guard commissions 47th fast response cutter in New York City
April 25, 2022 - The Coast Guard commissioned the 47th fast response cutter (FRC), Clarence Sutphin Jr, April 21 in New York City. Clarence Sutphin Jr is the final of six FRCs that will be stationed in Manama, Bahrain. Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, Atlantic Area commander, presided over the ceremony.

Coast Guard cutters mark SLEP milestones for ISVS Program
April 21, 2022 - Two Coast Guard service life extension programs (SLEP) reached milestones in early April – prototype work was completed on a 270-foot medium endurance cutter (WMEC) and Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star commenced the second phase of its SLEP work.