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Icebreaking Vessel Services (4" to 18" Ice)

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This subcontract involves providing active icebreaking services for prime contractors supporting USCG Base Boston projects. The scope of work focuses on maintaining commercial shipping channels and clearing ice jams to prevent flooding within Boston Harbor, the Cape Cod Canal, and various ports across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The contractor must utilize U.S.-flagged, Jones Act compliant vessels specifically reinforced to handle ice thickness ranging from 4 to 18 inches. Essential requirements include a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection and a qualified crew to ensure the delivery of operational channel maintenance and emergency response capabilities.

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Subcontract for Jones Act icebreaking services to maintain shipping channels in Northeast ports.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Base Boston

NAICS

811113 - Automotive Transmission Repair

Place of Performance

8675, MA, USA

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of RFI_Northeast_Ice_Breaking.

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Northeast Ice-Breaking

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Base Boston
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Base Boston
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Performs active icebreaking operations for prime contractors on USCG Base Boston projects. Operates U.S.-flagged, Jones Act compliant vessels reinforced for 4 to 18 inch ice to maintain commercial shipping channels and break ice jams to prevent flooding in Boston Harbor, Cape Cod Canal, and ports in MA, RI, and CT. Requires USCG Certificate of Inspection and qualified crew. Delivers operational channel maintenance and emergency ice-jam clearance.

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NAICS: 488330
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Northeast Ice-Breaking
Solicitation # RFI_Northeast_Ice_Breaking
The United States Coast Guard is issuing a Request for Information to identify commercially available icebreaking capabilities to support emergent domestic operations within the Coast Guard District Northeast area of responsibility. The primary objective is to maintain a safe Marine Transportation System for Northeast ports, facilitate the movement of critical cargo, and mitigate navigational risks such as ice jams that could cause localized flooding. The government is specifically seeking U.S.-flag, coastwise-qualified vessels under the Jones Act that hold a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection. Required operational capabilities include the ability to break ice ranging from 4 to 18 inches, with vessels available for up to 12 hours per day during daylight hours. The scope of performance covers various waterways in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with a required mobilization date of January 2, 2027. The USCG anticipates providing a 72-hour notification for services and a minimum 7-day window for continuous support. This is a sources-sought RFI for market research and planning purposes under NAICS code 488330; it is not a formal solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. Interested parties must submit their responses in Word or PDF format to the primary points of contact, Brady Gariano and Jeff Center, by November 13, 2026. Responses should include detailed company and vessel information, operational capabilities, and optional non-binding pricing to assist in government planning.
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