Request for Information - Arctic Security Cutter (ASC): Icebreaking Capable Vessels or Vessel Designs that are Ready for Construction

Background
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to assess the capabilities of the U.S. and international maritime industrial base for Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) acquisition efforts. The goal is to understand existing icebreaking capable vessels or vessel designs that are ready for construction or already in production, as well as proven execution and build strategies.

The USCG aims to ensure that global shipyards can support the construction and launch of an icebreaking-capable vessel within 36 months of contract award.

Work Details
The USCG is seeking information on existing vessels or production-ready vessel designs that meet the following preliminary capability parameters:
- Length: 360 ft or less
- Beam: 78 ft or less
- Draft: 23 ft or less
- Icebreaking capability: Must independently break through ice with a thickness of 3 ft at a continuous speed of 3 knots.
- Range: 6,500 nautical miles at 12 knots
- Endurance: 60 days
- Aircraft capacity: Flight deck and hangar to accommodate one (1) HH-60 helicopter.

Additionally, interested parties are requested to provide details on their role in the maritime industrial base, design characteristics of vessels, production timelines, partnerships with U.S. shipyards, facility capabilities, execution strategies, risks associated with procurement, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for engineering and construction.

Place of Performance
Responses will be submitted electronically; specific geographic locations for delivery or performance are not detailed.