What specific technical capabilities does C5I Division 3 Portsmouth prioritize?

This office focuses on maritime C5I infrastructure, including tactical communications, network security, radar integration, and electronic sensor maintenance for Coast Guard cutters and shore facilities.

Do I need specific clearances to work with C5I Division 3?

Yes, because this division manages critical national security systems, vendors often require facility security clearances and personnel with active Secret or Top Secret clearances to access technical specifications and sensitive operational environments.

How can small businesses best position themselves for these contracts?

Focus on niche engineering expertise in maritime electronics or cyber-resilience. Aligning your capabilities with Coast Guard technical standards for shipboard systems and pursuing sub-contracting roles with prime defense contractors is a common entry point.

US COAST GUARD · Contracting Office

C5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTH

88 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office88 solicitationsUnder US COAST GUARD

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Federal procurement data

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US COAST

US COAST GUARD

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of C5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTH.

The C5I Division 3 Portsmouth office manages the sustainment, integration, and modernization of command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence systems for U.S. Coast Guard assets. Vendors compete here to provide specialized technical engineering, software development, hardware lifecycle support, and cybersecurity solutions essential for maritime domain awareness and operational connectivity.

Hierarchy: US COAST GUARD · DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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C5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTH contracting FAQ

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