USCG Cutter Boat-Over The Horizon IV

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Boat-Over The Horizon IV (CB-OTH-IV) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides for the procurement of specialized maritime vessels designed for multi-mission operations. The contract supports the acquisition of Over-the-Horizon (OTH-IV) boats that will deploy from various USCG vessels, including National Security Cutters and Fast Response Cutters. These boats are critical assets supporting multiple maritime missions, including ports and waterways security, search and rescue, drug interdiction, migrant interdiction, living marine resources protection, and other law enforcement and national defense operations.

The contract, originally awarded in June 2011, has consistently utilized Safe Boats International LLC as the primary contractor, with most delivery orders ranging from approximately $400,000 to $2,000,000. Task orders frequently include not just boat procurement, but also associated equipment such as trailers, training, logistics information, and spare parts. The majority of the delivery orders are firm fixed-price contracts, with approximately half designated as total small business set-asides. Performance locations have primarily been in Washington state, specifically Port Orchard and Bremerton. The contract allows for up to 101 Cutter Boats to be procured, with delivery orders consistently supporting the USCG's fleet modernization and operational readiness goals. The contract demonstrates a structured approach to maritime asset acquisition, providing flexibility in purchasing specialized vessel assets as operational requirements evolve.