# Commercially Available Polar Icebreaker (CAPI) Project

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z02325c93260001

- Solicitation number: 70Z02325C93260001
- Notice type: Award notice
- Status: Awarded to Offshore Service Vessels, L.L.C. for $125,000,000.00
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Coast Guard
- Contracting office: HQ Contract Operations (CG-912)(000 (70Z023)
- NAICS: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Product or service code: 1925 Special Service Vessels
- Place of performance: Pascagoula, Mississippi
- County: Jackson County (FIPS 28059). https://abierto.us/counties/jackson-county-ms-28059
- City: Pascagoula. https://abierto.us/cities/pascagoula-ms-2855360
- First posted: November 20, 2024
- Last posted: November 20, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/98fc5e22cf95458da7678080f8e4cd7f/view

## Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) announces the award of Contract # 70Z02325C93260001 for the Commercially Available Polar Icebreaker (CAPI) Project. This contract has been awarded to Offshore Service Vessels, LLC, headquartered in Cut Off, Louisiana.

**Award Details:**

**Award Date:**

**November 20, 2024 Contract Value:** $125,000,000.00 Contract Type:

**Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance:** November 20, 2024, through July 31, 2025 Competitive Process: This contract was not awarded competitively. The selection of Offshore Service Vessels, LLC, was based on their unique capability to fulfill the requirements of the Commercially Available Polar Icebreaker Project.

**Scope of Work:** This contract covers the acquisition, reactivation, and operational readiness of the M/V Aiviq, a commercially available polar icebreaker. The primary objectives include:

Full vessel reactivation, including required sea trials and crew training. Application of vessel markings and coatings in compliance with contract specifications. Achieving ABS certification within the specified timeline. Operational testing, including temporary berthing solutions.

**Strategic Importance:** This contract supports the USCG’s mission to enhance Arctic operational capabilities, ensuring readiness to meet evolving demands in polar regions. The M/V Aiviq will significantly contribute to national security and polar mission readiness.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Offshore Service Vessels, L.L.C. (UEI WXWMNR8JNZA3)
- Contract: 70Z02325C93260001, definitive contract
- Obligated: $126,935,366.73
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 70Z02325C93260001 equals the contract number; same awarding office 70Z023 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z02325C93260001_7008_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- November 20, 2024: Award notice. Notice 98fc5e22cf95458da7678080f8e4cd7f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/98fc5e22cf95458da7678080f8e4cd7f/view

## Points of contact

- Kayode Adewole, kayode.a.adewole@uscg.mil
- Christopher A. Wellons, christopher.a.wellons@uscg.mil

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