What types of major programs does the Commandant Acquisitions Directorate oversee?

This directorate manages the acquisition of major assets including the Offshore Patrol Cutter, National Security Cutter, and the Polar Security Cutter, as well as the modernization of the Coast Guard's aviation fleet and command and control systems.

What should vendors know about security requirements for this office?

Given the nature of Coast Guard maritime security and defense missions, many contracts require facility security clearances and personnel with active Secret or Top Secret clearances, particularly for work involving C4ISR and sensitive naval systems.

How does this directorate approach small business participation?

The directorate actively seeks small business participation through set-asides for specialized technical services and engineering support, often encouraging teaming agreements for prime contractors bidding on large-scale maritime platform integration projects.

US COAST GUARD · Contracting Office

COMMANDANT ACQUISITIONS DIRECTORATE

2 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

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US COAST

US COAST GUARD

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of COMMANDANT ACQUISITIONS DIRECTORATE.

The Commandant Acquisitions Directorate manages the procurement of major systems and assets for the United States Coast Guard, focusing on the modernization of surface, air, and C4ISR capabilities. Vendors compete here to provide specialized engineering, naval architecture, maritime surveillance technology, and long-term logistics support for the agency's fleet and infrastructure.

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.

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