This purchase is for two Zodiac boats in response to the Central Texas Severe Weather disaster. JP

Triad Marine & Industrial Supply was awarded a contract (25P0019426) by the Texas state government for the procurement of two specialized watercraft in response to the Central Texas Severe Weather disaster. The contract, dated August 22, 2025, involves the acquisition of an inflatable rubber boat and a hovercraft, as indicated by the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories 25111516 and 25111517, respectively.

The contract, classified under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 12008 for Airboats and Inflatable Boats, appears to be a targeted procurement to enhance severe weather emergency response capabilities. While specific contract values were not provided in the source documentation, the award suggests a strategic acquisition to improve maritime and emergency management resources for the Texas region. The prime contractor, Triad Marine & Industrial Supply, will be responsible for delivering the specified watercraft to support disaster response efforts.