# USCG Plans Surface Vessel Engineering Contract

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is preparing to issue a solicitation in January 2027 for a firm-fixed-price engineering and technical support contract valued at over $100 million. This contract will cover design, acquisition, sustainment, and human systems integration for surface vessels, including new cutter and boat acquisitions as well as in-service vessel sustainment. The award is anticipated in the third quarter of fiscal year 2027, with work extending through June 2032. The contract will support operations primarily based in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.

- **Why this matters:** This significant multi-year contract represents a major opportunity for engineering and technical services providers specializing in maritime vessel design and sustainment.
- The incumbent contractor, THOR Solutions, currently holds this role, indicating potential competition or subcontracting opportunities.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for the January 2027 solicitation release and align proposals with USCG requirements for surface vessel lifecycle support.
- Companies with expertise in human systems integration and maritime engineering should evaluate this opportunity to support USCG modernization and sustainment efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- THOR Solutions (incumbent)

### Sources
- [USCG Forecasts $100M Surface Vessel Engineering Contract](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/coast-guard-surface-vessel-engineering) - GovCon Wire