USCG Federal Contracting Guide
United States Coast Guard
Mission: Protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the Nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region.
Annual Obligation
$5B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
3
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
USCG procurement covers offshore patrol cutters, fast response cutters, aircraft (HC-130, MH-60), aids to navigation, IT modernization, and shore infrastructure. Major shipbuilding programs include OPC and FRC. Significant facilities and base operations contracting. Smaller than DoD but with high-value individual procurements.
Top NAICS Codes at USCG
Primary Contract Vehicles
- USCG specific IDIQs
- GSA MAS
- DHS EAGLE NextGen
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at USCG
USCG meets small business goals. Active 8(a) and HUBZone participation. Strong small business shipyard and parts/services contracting.
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NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at USCG. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at USCG. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services
Top NAICS at USCG. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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