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1 online resource (iii, 45 pages) : color illustrations, maps, color photographs |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"July 2023." |
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"GAO-23-105949." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- Several factors contributing to slow progress and delays in design maturity -- Program has yet to establish realistic schedule and lead cutter cost baselines and DHS needs to improve schedule oversight -- Facing operational challenges, the Polar Star is undergoing service life extension efforts -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The U.S. Coast Guard, a component within DHS, has stated that it does not have enough polar icebreakers to meet its missions in the Arctic and Antarctic. To address the gap, the Coast Guard is partnering with the Navy to procure three heavy polar icebreakers, known as Polar Security Cutters. The Coast Guard plans to invest at least $11.6 billion for acquisition, operations, and maintenance of these cutters. This report addresses the (1) factors that contributed to the PSC program's design delays, (2) extent to which the program has established realistic schedule and cost baselines, and (3) status of efforts to maintain and extend the life of the Polar Star until the PSCs are operational. GAO is making two recommendations, including that DHS ensures the design is sufficiently mature before the Coast Guard starts cutter construction and that DHS ensures the Coast Guard adds the third PSC delivery date into its acquisition program baseline. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed July 29, 2023). |
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United States. Coast Guard -- Procurement -- Evaluation.
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United States. Coast Guard -- Appropriations and expenditures.
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United States. Coast Guard
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Icebreakers (Ships) -- United States -- Costs.
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Icebreakers (Ships) -- United States -- Design and construction.
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Icebreakers (Ships) -- United States -- Maintenance and repair.
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Brise-glaces -- États-Unis -- Coût.
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Brise-glaces -- États-Unis -- Entretien et réparations.
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Armed Forces -- Procurement -- Evaluation
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United States
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sponsoring body.
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| Running Title |
GAO-23-105949 Coast Guard acquisitions |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
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GA 1.13:GAO-23-105949 |
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