USCG contracts: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USCG buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 77
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $13.6 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 29%
Open USCG contracts, due soonest
- 52000QR260028760- CGC Vigilant Refrigeration Plant Inspection and Repair
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- CGC HOLLYHOCK DRYDOCK
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- USCGC CALHOUN DS FQ2 FY27
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Articulating Boom Lift Rental
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Drydocks (DD) – USCG WMSL-418 (NSC) FY28-33 Pacific Area
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- U.S. Coast Guard Multi-Mission Rotary Aircraft Purchase
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
What USCG is buying right now
NAICS codes on USCG's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 21 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 19 |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 2 |
| 333998 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 2 |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | 2 |
| 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | 2 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 2 |
| 333618 | Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 2 |
| 336612 | Boat Building | 2 |
| 332991 | Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 1 |
USCG contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.5 billion |
| FY2026 | $13.6 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What USCG spends the most on
Industries with the most USCG contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $9.4 billion |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $3.4 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $869 million |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $648.9 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $527.3 million |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $394.3 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $285.3 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $267.7 million |
Small business contracts at USCG
About 29% of USCG's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $1.3 billion
- 8(a): $588.9 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $175.9 million
- HUBZone: $68.5 million
- Women-owned: $20.4 million
Set-asides on USCG's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 53
- Total small business set-aside: 23
- HUBZone set-aside: 1
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Who wins USCG contracts
Companies with the most USCG contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Davie Defense Inc. | $3.5 billion |
| Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. | $2.3 billion |
| Austal USA, LLC | $1.2 billion |
| Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $1.2 billion |
| Rauma Marine Constructions Oy | $1.1 billion |
| Tutor Perini Corporation | $603.2 million |
| Birdon America Inc | $443.5 million |
| Brasfield & Gorrie LLC | $376.8 million |
| The Haskell Company | $206.7 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $201.2 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where USCG's open work is
By place of performance, the most open USCG contracts are in Maryland, Florida and Puerto Rico.
- Maryland: 7 open
- Florida: 5 open
- Puerto Rico: 3 open
- Virginia: 3 open
- Alaska: 3 open
- South Carolina: 3 open
- Texas: 3 open
- Washington: 2 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find USCG contract opportunities?
The U.S. Coast Guard posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 77 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does USCG spend on contracts?
The U.S. Coast Guard obligated about $13.6 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 29% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are USCG's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USCG contract dollars were Davie Defense Inc., Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. and Austal USA, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USCG?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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