Coast Guard: Progress Being Made on Deepwater Project, but Risks Remain
Abstract
The Coast Guard is in the final stages of planning the largest procurement project in its history the modernization and/or replacement of over 90 cutters and 200 aircraft used for missions beyond 50 miles from shore. 1 This project, called the Deepwater Capability Replacement Project, is expected to cost over $10 billion (in 1998 dollars) and take 20 or more years to complete. Through fiscal year 2001, the Congress has appropriated $116 million to design the project. 2 The Coast Guard is currently finalizing its acquisition plan and contracting approach and forming its organization to oversee the project. During the latter part of 2001, the Coast Guard will be evaluating proposals now being developed by three contracting teams competing for a contract to build the deepwater system. The Coast Guard plans to award a contract to one of these teams early in 2002. Given the size and scope of the project and its importance to the Coast Guard, you asked us to monitor the project closely and provide information for the Congress, as it considers funding for this project. As agreed with your office, this report focuses on the major risks facing the
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389414
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office