Coast Guard awards contract for construction of housing and maintenance support facility in Seward, Alaska

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U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
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07/28/2026 02:00 PM EDT

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard awarded a design-build contract valued at approximately $9.8 million to Orion Construction Inc. of Wasilla, Alaska on July 20, 2026. The contract covers construction of six housing units and one maintenance support building in Seward.
A rendering of planned Coast Guard housing units in Seward, Alaska. These modern residences will support Coast Guard personnel and their families assigned to the Fast Response Cutter, enhancing quality of life and operational readiness as the Service expands its presence in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard rendering courtesy of BDS Architects)