CG moves on new icebreakers

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard released a proposed federal acquisition timeline and requirements notice Jan. 13 for two new heavy-duty icebreakers; and planned to meet with interested firms at an industry day in March. The notice was intended to obtain information about what firms had the ability to build and develop the icebreakers, and to explore potential leasing options. The CG hopes to release a draft Request for Proposals in the first quarter of FY 2017; and award a contract in the final period of either FY-18 or FY-19. (Source: Reuters 01/14/16) Gulf Coast Shipbuilding Note: Huntington Ingalls Industries of Pascagoula, Miss., which built the newest CG icebreaker and delivered it in 1999, has said it was “absolutely interested" in building icebreakers for the Coast Guard.