WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard awarded a design-build contract valued at approximately $9.8 million to Orion Construction Inc. of Wasilla on July 20, 2026. The contract covers construction of six housing units and one maintenance support building in Seward. This housing project accelerates Coast Guard investments in shore infrastructure facilities in Seward, designed to improve quality of life and enhance operational readiness for critical missions. “These new housing units and maintenance facility are essential to supporting our personnel and families as we expand the Coast Guard footprint in Seward,” said Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District. Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann was commissioned in May and is temporarily homeported in Kodiak until facilities in Seward are ready.