Marine Vessel Support Services for Search and Rescue (SAR) Field Exercises

The United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center is seeking information from potential contractors to provide marine vessel support services for a series of Search and Rescue field experiments scheduled from September 2026 through October 2027. These exercises will take place primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions of the United States, with a specific performance location identified in New London, Connecticut. The contract opportunity is classified under the NAICS code 541690 and is a sources-sought solicitation, indicating an early market research phase to identify qualified vendors. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information by the deadline of June 19, 2026. This effort is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard office in Washington, DC, with Kiemisha Sweetney listed as the primary point of contact. The purpose of this RFI is to gather input from industry to better inform the acquisition strategy for these critical SAR support operations, which involve complex maritime logistics to enhance emergency response capabilities along key coastal regions.