Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Offshore Support Vessel

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Security Response Team West is seeking a single, sole‑source charter of a U.S.–flagged offshore support vessel to support a two‑day training exercise on 5‑6 Nov 2026. The vessel must meet strict size, speed, crew, and equipment requirements to enable passenger transfers, night‑time boat‑and‑helicopter insertion/extraction, and provide on‑board training support spaces. The contract will be awarded under simplified acquisition procedures with a firm‑fixed‑price ceiling below $250,000. • Provide a U.S.–flagged vessel ≥ 170 ft LOA capable of 8‑10 knots during training phases. • Fully crewed by U.S. citizens holding current Merchant Mariner Credentials, with all required safety, navigation, communications, and medical equipment. • Include fuel, provisions, insurance, permits, and dedicated training‑support spaces (sheltered briefing area for ≥ 12 personnel).