Fixed Ballast Lead Ingots 2014-2019

The Fixed Ballast Lead Ingots 2014-2019 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) procurement vehicle for encapsulated lead ballast ingots used in maritime vessel stabilization. The contract specifically supports the WMEC 210 class cutters, providing specialized lead ingots designed to enhance vessel performance and stability. These lead ballast ingots are critical components for maintaining proper weight distribution and maritime operational capabilities of Coast Guard vessels.

Task orders under this IDIQ predominantly involve delivering lead ingots to specific Coast Guard cutters, with delivery values ranging from approximately $9,000 to $110,000. Most task orders were set aside for small businesses, indicating a strategic commitment to supporting smaller contractors. The task orders consistently demonstrate firm fixed pricing and relatively short completion timelines, typically between one to three months. Delivery locations appear to include various Coast Guard yards and maritime facilities, with notable performance locations including Baltimore, Maryland. The task orders cover a diverse range of vessels such as CGC Vigilant, CGC Resolute, CGC Active, CGC Dependable, and CGC Diligence, indicating a broad application across the Coast Guard's fleet. The vehicle's total shared ceiling was $1,835,125, with task orders spanning from 2015 to 2019.