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Ship Management and Training Support for USCGC STORIS
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The United States Coast Guard is seeking industry input through a Request for Information to identify capable providers for comprehensive ship management, maintenance, training, and logistics support for USCGC Storis, a government-owned, ice-capable vessel being reactivated under the Commercially Available Polar Icebreaker program. The vessel, formerly known as M/V Aiviq, will operate under a government-owned, contractor-operated model with a primary operational hub in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to conduct missions in Arctic and other remote maritime environments where shore support is limited. The services required include providing a fully credentialed and medically qualified crew to operate the vessel safely in open water and ice, executing preventive and corrective maintenance across propulsion, electrical, navigation, HVAC, and habitability systems, and delivering structured training to U.S. Coast Guard personnel using the EDGE methodology. Additional responsibilities involve managing inventory of manufacturer-recommended spares and consumables, providing food service and provisions in compliance with food safety codes, and ensuring full adherence to U.S. and international maritime, safety, security, and environmental regulations, including pollution prevention and immediate response to incidents. The proposed contract, anticipated to begin on November 15, 2026, with a base performance window through March 31, 2027, may be structured as a hybrid contract using Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, or Cost-Reimbursement CLINs to balance cost control and operational flexibility. Contractors must possess a SECRET Facility Clearance, and key shipboard personnel—including the Master, mates, engineers, and selected ratings—must be U.S. citizens with final SECRET Personnel Clearances backed by Tier 3/SF-86 investigations and SF-312 non-disclosure agreements. All personnel must also meet HSPD-12 credentialing requirements for access to federal facilities and networks, including eligibility for a Common Access Card. The contractor will be required to submit routine reports on operational status, crew mobilization, and spares usage, and manage crew rotations on a nominal four-week cycle while ensuring compliance with federal travel regulations. Responses must be submitted electronically by July 6, 2026, in PDF or Word format, limited to a reasonable page count excluding cover materials, and must clearly mark any proprietary information. This RFI serves solely as market research and does not constitute a solicitation or bind the government to a future award.
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Seattle, WA, USASet-Aside
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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Title: Ship Management and Training Support for USCGC STORIS
RFI Number: CG-SEA-C2-STORIS-RFI-2026
Date Issued: 5JUNE2026
Response Due Date: 6JULY2026
NAICS Code: 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping
PSC Code: R706, Support management Logistics Support
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT.
DESCRIPTION
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing ongoing ship management, maintenance, crew services, training, and associated logistics support for USCGC Storis (formerly M/V Aiviq), as part of the Commercially Available Polar Icebreaker (CAPI) program. This specialized vessel is currently undergoing government-funded reactivation and will soon be incorporated into the Coast Guard fleet. This effort may result in a new contract awarded on a sole source or competitive basis, depending on the responses received. The scope involves both routine and emergent services and may be structured as a hybrid contract (for example, Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, or Cost-Reimbursement CLINs) to balance cost control, performance incentives, and flexibility.
USCGC Storis will play a key role in supporting the Coast Guard’s operational readiness in Arctic regions and other critical maritime areas, contributing to national security and environmental stewardship in these challenging environments.
PURPOSE
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive ship management, training, and related support services for the Coast Guard Cutter (CGC).
The purpose of this RFI is to obtain capability information, industry feedback, and best practices to inform a potential future procurement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
BACKGROUND
USCGC Storis is a government-owned, complex, ice-capable offshore vessel originally designed for Arctic operations. The vessel is being prepared for Coast Guard service and will support missions that include:
- Projection of U.S. sovereignty in the Arctic and other ocean basins.
- Execution of select USCG missions under a government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) concept.
Operations will be staged from a temporary berth and primary shore hub in Seattle, Washington, to minimize transit time to Arctic and other mission areas. The cutter is expected to operate in remote and harsh environments, including open water and ice within the vessel’s classification and capabilities, where shore-based support is limited. As a result, onboard reliability, maintainability, and redundancy of critical systems are essential.
Following the ongoing reactivation and outfitting activities, the government requires comprehensive lifecycle services to:
- Ensure vessel availability and readiness to support assigned missions.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and environmental standards.
- Train and transition a Coast Guard crew to independently operate and maintain the vessel under the command, guidance, and direction of a designated USCG Commanding Officer.
- Cost-effectively manage parts, consumables, and outfitting necessary to sustain operations.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
For planning purposes, the anticipated performance period for the contemplated requirement is:
Base Performance Window: 15 November 2026 through 31 March 2027
The Government may consider options or follow-on efforts based on mission needs and available funding.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award any contract as a result of this RFI. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review of their submissions.
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