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The Coast Guard is eager to design and build the first of six new icebreakers ahead of the previously proposed schedule. The Polar Star is the sole Coast Guard heavy icebreaker still in operation. It was commissioned in 1976 and is now frequently down for repairs.

Suppliers of government and DoD military contract equipment must adhere to (GSA) processes and demonstrate they can produce top quality products efficiently and quickly. There are currently five companies vying for the contract, but bids remain open to anyone capable of completing the project. Rear Admiral Michael Haycock announced in April of 2018 that the Coast Guard hopes to take delivery of the first new icebreaker by the end of 2023.

“It’s a little bit like a marriage”

According to Military.com, the initial plan had a delivery date of 2028. The rough condition of the Polar Star necessitated the delivery date be pushed up to 2023. The Polar Star crew had to contend with numerous breakdowns during the most recent season at sea. Problems ranged from a flooded engine room to a failure of one of the three main gas turbines.

Haycock said he knows it’s going to be a challenge for designers and builders to meet the updated timeline. He compared the situation between the Coast Guard and contractors to a marriage saying, “If you’re equally unhappy, you know you probably got it right.”

At DJ Products, we understand the requirements of companies that produce DoD military contract equipment. We have high standards for our equipment and customer service. We have a wide line of materials and equipment movement solutions that meet military and DOD requirements. Contact us to speak with one of our sales engineers and to arrange a product demo.

Products that meet high standards are difficult to come by unless you go through a GSA listed supplier. Various military standard equipment is sold through the GSA. They also provide listings for highly-qualified contractors, contractors who in effect have worked closely with the Department of Defense.

The GSA is a solid resource for federal agencies and the public to supply information, advisement and provides multi-billion dollar amounts of products to interested buyers. They also purchase products from small businesses.

Quality is an integral part of what the GSA facilitates. In an on-going technology-driven world, longevity in a product, through design, and premium materials are a commodity that businesses and their consumers appreciate. The GSA sells and purchases the best.

How to Buy through GSA

Whether you are with a federal agency or a public consumer, there are numerous ways you can align yourself with durable, industrial strength products and services. Besides sharing access to alphabetically organized GSA-listed supplier contacts, the GSA has compiled contract award information that can prove beneficial to your product inquiries.

Through their online ordering and shopping system, GSAAdvantage!, interested government employees can browse and compare millions of high-grade products and supplies with just a few clicks.

Similarly, DJ Products has their own selection of DoD and military products that are available to companies that prefer high-grade machinery. To save on labor costs, keep employees safe from injury, and avoid expenditures consistent with acquisition of low-quality products, DJ Products has self-propelled and remote-control machinery to meet unique buyer needs.

Keep valued staff protected and their productivity at a high level when you incorporate trusted machinery in your place of business. Buyers looking for quality use DJ Products to keep their efficiency and profits in tip-top shape.