Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-1193
Temporary Safety Zones for Calcasieu River Channel and Rio Grande River
Buyer
Coast Guard
Posted
September 15, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-1193
NAICS
488330
This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, announces the establishment of temporary safety zones in navigable waters for public and environmental protection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur and Sector Corpus Christi - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Services Requested: - Establishment and enforcement of temporary safety zones: - Calcasieu River Channel, Lake Charles, LA: Safety zone for dredge pipeline installation and removal - Rio Grande River, Boca Chica, TX: Safety zone for rocket cryogenic and structural tests at Masseys test site - Products/Services Details: - No products or commercial services are being procured - Enforcement is limited to specific periods (four hours on two days for Calcasieu; during hazardous testing for Rio Grande) - Unique Requirements: - Entry into the safety zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - Zones are established to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with pipeline work and rocket testing - No contract value, product line items, or service line items relevant to procurement are present
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Calcasieu River Channel near the Cameron LNG turning basin. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards related to the installation and removal of a submerged dredge pipeline. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced for approximately four hours on two days between September 11, 2026, and October 31, 2026, depending on the schedule of the pipeline work.