Article Dated: 09 Aug 2005

A report on US Coastguard Procurement Opportunities produced by David Cooper who did a short-term business attachment to the British Embassy in Washington DC from January to July 2005.



This guide is intended to assist you in finding your way around the US Department of Homeland Security - USCG & Marine market. It is by no means comprehensive and will not address all product and service opportunities, however it is intended to provide an introduction and guide to this significant market.

Included on the next few pages are:
Study Scope
Study conclusions & Market Strategy

Report Sections

1. Government & Prime Contract structure
   
2. Marine opportunities and programmes (for UK Plc)
   
3. Marketing Strategy review

Annex A. Overview of Contracting Organisations
Annex B. Overview of Organisations & publications
Annex C. Overview of related acts and procurement influences
Annex D. UKTI US Marketing Strategy advice
Annex E. References and Sources

Please note that information was gathered from various sources and has not been verified in all cases.

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We hope this will be a useful source of information for you. If you require further information, or have any questions, please contact your local government office or Business Link. To locate your nearest office go to www.businesslink.gov. In addition you may also contact us at:

UK Trade & Investment
British Embassy, Washington
Roy Forey
Email: Roy.Forey@FCO.Gov.UK
Tel: 001 202 588 6690

Terry Shear
Email: Terry.Shear@FCO.Gov.UK
Tel: 001 202 588 6670