Opportunity

SAM #70Z08426I00017

US Coast Guard Offshore Vessel Charter for Advanced Maritime Training (MSRTW)

Buyer

USCG Director of Operational Logistics

Posted

April 06, 2026

Respond By

April 15, 2026

Identifier

70Z08426I00017

NAICS

483113, 532411

This opportunity involves the U.S. Coast Guard's requirement for a fully crewed, mission-capable offshore vessel to support advanced maritime training operations for the Maritime Security Response Team West (MSRTW) near Los Angeles/Long Beach, California. - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Sub-agency: Maritime Security Response Team West (MSRTW) - Contracting Office: LOG-9, 300 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA - Primary Vendor Referenced: - Curtain Maritime Corp (sole-source intent) - Products/Services Requested: - Charter/rental of a U.S.-flagged, Jones Act compliant offshore vessel (200-250 feet) - Example vessel: M/V Melissa C - Must be moored at a secured facility in Long Beach, CA - Includes vessel, crew, fuel, and all support for training - Training support for: - Hook & Climb, Close Quarter Combat, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), CBRNE - Law enforcement/security operations, personnel transfer, tactical boarding - Small boat launch/recovery, rotary-wing and/or UAS integration - Command and control operations, personnel berthing and sustainment - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must have aviation deck, multiple embarkation points, reinforced decks, secure storage, onboard power, and experienced crew - Must support military and law enforcement training scenarios - Vessel must be available for a two-day offshore operation - Place of Performance: - Offshore Los Angeles/Long Beach, California - Secured mooring at 725 Pier T Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Description

The Coast Guard intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source procurement (under FAR authority 6.302) to Curtain Maritime Corp., 725 Pier T Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 for the following:

Fully crewed, mission-capable offshore vessel capable of supporting integrated maritime training operations, including:

Maritime law enforcement or security operations training Personnel transfer and tactical boarding training scenarios Small boat launch and recovery operations Rotary-wing and/or unmanned aerial system (UAS) integration Command and control (C2) operations Personnel berthing and sustainment

See attached Statement of Work for full requirement detail

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources who believe they can meet all of the requirements may submit a capability statement that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence of capability, addressing the points identified above.

All question/concerns regarding this post shall be submitted in writing (NO TELEPHONE INQURIES WILL BE ACCEPTED) to Contracting Officer, Terry Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil no later than 15 April 2026, 11:00am (Pacific Time). Follow-up/additional questions will not be accepted after this date.

The NAICS Code for this procurement 483113, PSC V124 small business size 800 Employees.  The contract type will be a firm-fixed price.  If no responses are received with sufficient information to determine that another responsible source is available, negotiations will be conducted with Curtain Maritime Corp. Responses shall be in written form. 

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