Sources sought

Northeast Ice-Breaking

Notice type	Sources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buying	Base Boston, US Coast Guard
Where	Boston, Massachusetts
Deadline	Fri, Nov 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST (21 days left)
Who can bid	Open to any business (no set-aside listed)
Industry	NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping)
Solicitation #	RFI_Northeast_Ice_Breaking
Posted	Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Contact	Brady Gariano, [email protected]

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From the notice

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand commercially available icebreaking capabilities that may support emergent domestic icebreaking operations within the Coast Guard District Northeast area of responsibility. The USCG seeks information on commercial vessels and operators capable of supporting icebreaking operations necessary to maintain a safe and operational Marine Transportation System for Northeast ports, facilitate the movement of critical cargo, and mitigate navigational risk during seasonal ice conditions. Please see attached RFI for additional information.

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