Coast Guard IDIQ for Propeller Blade Manufacturing

The Coast Guard IDIQ for Propeller Blade Manufacturing (IDIQ-CG-PBS) is a master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract focused on maritime propeller maintenance, inspection, overhaul, and remanufacturing services. The contract specifically targets propeller systems for various U.S. Coast Guard vessel classes, including 65', 87', 110', 210', 270', and 378' patrol boats, cutters, and maritime vessels. The contract enables the Coast Guard to efficiently procure propeller-related services through multiple prime contractors, allowing for flexible and rapid deployment of maintenance and repair resources for critical maritime propulsion components.

The task orders under this IDIQ consistently involve open, inspect, and report (OIR) services, complete propeller overhauls, and repairs for specific vessel propeller systems. Typical task order values range from approximately $5,000 to $380,000, with performance periods generally spanning 3-12 months. Key prime contractors include Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. (a foreign-owned manufacturer), Fundiciones Rice S.A. De C.V. (a Mexican company), and Wildcat Propellers, Inc. (a veteran-owned small business). The contract uses no specific set-aside designations, and work is performed at contractor facilities, predominantly located in the United States and Mexico. Task orders are consistently issued as firm fixed-price contracts, demonstrating a standardized procurement approach for these critical maritime maintenance services.