XL EagleUSCG (U.S. Coast Guard)
USCG stands for U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is a military service that operates under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. It handles maritime safety, search and rescue, law enforcement, and port security.
The Coast Guard buys cutter and boat repairs, aircraft parts, facility maintenance at stations and bases, and supplies. It has its own contracting offices and its own acquisition regulation supplement.
Why it matters to a small contractor
Coast Guard stations are spread along coasts, rivers, and the Great Lakes, often in small towns. Local marine repair shops, HVAC firms, electricians, and grounds crews can be well placed to win small station contracts.
Example
A marine diesel repair shop near a small Coast Guard station quotes on overhauling an engine for a response boat.
USCG: common questions
Is the Coast Guard part of DoD?
No, it is part of DHS in peacetime. It can operate under the Navy in wartime or when the President directs.
Where does the Coast Guard post contracts?
Most opportunities are posted on SAM.gov under the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard.
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