SAM #RFI_Northeast_Ice_Breaking

USCG market research for Northeast commercial icebreaking vessel support

The U.S. Coast Guard is gathering market information on commercial icebreaking support for emergent operations in the Northeast. - Government buyer: United States Coast Guard (USCG), Base Boston; Coast Guard District Northeast. - Requirement: Commercial vessel and operator support for domestic icebreaking in the District Northeast area of responsibility. - Vessels should be capable of operating in 4–18 inches of ice and supporting channel maintenance, critical-cargo vessel movement and escort, channel clearing, and ice-jam removal. - Vessels must be U.S.-flag, coastwise-qualified, and hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection with suitable routes and conditions. Operators provide qualified officers and crew, labor, transportation, equipment, and supervision. - Operating expectations: Mobilization within the Northeast by the deadline stated in the RFI; anticipated service notification is 72 hours, with a minimum seven-day continuous-support window. Operations are expected for up to 12 daylight hours per day; longer hours require approval. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, vessel names, part numbers, or quantities are identified in the notice or attachment. - Opportunity context: This is a request for information to assess available commercial capabilities; it is for planning and does not itself result in an award.

Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand commercially available icebreaking capabilities that may support emergent domestic icebreaking operations within the Coast Guard District Northeast area of responsibility. The USCG seeks information on commercial vessels and operators capable of supporting icebreaking operations necessary to maintain a safe and operational Marine Transportation System for Northeast ports, facilitate the movement of critical cargo, and mitigate navigational risk during seasonal ice conditions.

Please see attached RFI for additional information. 

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