Project Information

Bid Title

Pre-Solicitation Notice - Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L)

Issuing Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

N/A

Published Date

May 8, 2026

Closing Date

May 29, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

70Z02326R93280004

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Pre-Solicitation Notice - Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L)

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Notice ID

70Z02326R93280004

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Department/Ind. Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

US COAST GUARD

Office

HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: May 07, 2026 10:39 am EDT
• Original Response Date: May 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 13, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 1925 - SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS
• NAICS Code:
  • 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
• Place of Performance:

Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to issue a solicitation for the design maturation, production engineering, construction, testing, delivery, and associated lifecycle support of the Homeland Security Cutter - Light (HSC-L) vessel program.

The HSC-L program supports recapitalization of the Coast Guard’s domestic icebreaking and waterways commerce support fleet through acquisition of multi-mission vessels capable of performing icebreaking, aids to navigation, waterways management, and related Coast Guard missions.

The anticipated acquisition will result in a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Government intends to conduct the acquisition using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

The anticipated contract scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Design maturation and production-ready design development;


• Production engineering and planning;


• Vessel construction and systems integration;


• Long lead time material management;


• Testing, trials, inspection, and delivery;


• Technical data and associated deliverables;


• Training, spares, and logistics support; and


• Associated lifecycle support services.

The Government anticipates utilizing a phased advisory down-select evaluation methodology to support an efficient best-value tradeoff process focused on production capability, past performance, design maturity, schedule realism, and overall execution confidence.

The procurement is currently planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 336611. The determination is based on market research conducted through industry engagement activities, including a Request for Information (RFI), which identified multiple small business entities with relevant capabilities and potential teaming arrangements supporting execution of the requirement.

The Government may issue the solicitation and any associated attachments electronically through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates, amendments, and additional information regarding this acquisition.

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in response to this notice.

Anticipated Solicitation Release:

The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about May 2026.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• WASHINGTON DC 20593
• WASHINGTON , DC 20593
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• William E. Lewis
• William.e.lewis3@uscg.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Christopher A. Wellons
• christopher.a.wellons@uscg.mil

History

• May 07, 2026 10:39 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 19Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

• NAICS 336611Ship Building and Repairing

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