DODOtherDefense & SecurityApril 23, 2019

POLAR SECURITY CUTTER #1 (FORMERLY HPIB) DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

$1,995,738,356

AI Summary

This $2 billion contract funds the detailed design and construction of the first Polar Security Cutter, a new heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard. Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding is building this vessel, which is critical to maintaining U.S. presence and operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters as polar regions become increasingly important strategically.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds design and construction of the first Polar Security Cutter icebreaker
  2. 02Awarded to Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $2 billion, running through 2030
  4. 04Replaces the aging U.S. icebreaker fleet for polar operations
  5. 05Addresses growing strategic importance of Arctic and Antarctic regions

Award Details

Start Date

Apr 23, 2019

End Date

May 1, 2030

Category

Defense & Security

State

MS

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$2.0B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING, LLC
Type
Other

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