Request for Proposal - Border Security Riverine – Shallow Water (BSR-SW)

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Contracting and Procurement - Surface (CG-SEA-C) is soliciting proposals for Border Security Riverine – Shallow Water (BSR-SW) boats designed for law enforcement operations including drug and migrant interdiction along the Rio Grande River. The procurement seeks 18-22 foot monohull vessels constructed from marine-grade high-density polyethylene with shallow water operational capabilities, available in both jet drive and propeller drive versions. Key contract requirements include vessels capable of sustained speeds of 30+ knots in calm water, 20 knots when fully loaded, and operation in water as shallow as 4 inches when planing, with integrated trailers suitable for road transport at speeds up to 65 mph. Proposals will be evaluated comparatively across three factors: Mission Effectiveness (10-page limit addressing hull design, propulsion characteristics, trailering capabilities, and performance specifications), Past Performance (3-page limit covering similar boat contracts from the past three years), and Price, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price. The proposal submission deadline is January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST via email, with technical questions due by January 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 336612 (Boat Building) with a 1,000-employee business size standard and Product Service Code 1940 (Small Craft). The contract is structured as a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with potential awards to up to two contractors, covering a three-year period of performance from February 9, 2026, to February 8, 2029. The procurement encompasses an anticipated total of up to 24 vessels over the contract period (13 jet-drive and 11 propeller-drive units), with a minimum guarantee of one boat per awarded contractor and specific delivery timelines requiring first article delivery within 45 calendar days of award. All boats must be manufactured within the United States per 14 USC 665 and 10 USC 7309, with specific pricing schedules for first articles, tiered per-unit pricing based on order quantities, trailers, and delivery services. Performance location is Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande in Weslaco, Texas.