USCG Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 4 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 70Z02325R93250003
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336612 Boat Building
- PSC
- 1940 Small Craft
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking to procure one Response Boat - Small (RB-S) Demonstrator through this competitive solicitation (RFP No. 70Z02325R93250003). The demonstrator boat must achieve a minimum speed of 40 knots, operate in sea conditions up to 6 feet, accommodate up to 10 persons, and support multiple maritime missions including search and rescue, ports and waterways security, and drug/migrant interdiction. Key technical specifications include an aluminum hull, two 4-stroke gasoline marine outboard engines, advanced communication and navigation systems, weapon mounts, infrared cameras, and comprehensive safety equipment. The boat must be constructed entirely in the United States and delivered within 90 days of contract award. Critical deadlines include a proposal due date of November 21, 2025, with all submissions required electronically through DoD SAFE by 5 working days prior to the deadline; prospective offerors must request a DoD SAFE drop from the contracting officer no later than November 17, 2025. The Coast Guard has issued six amendments to the solicitation through November 7, 2025, providing updated requirements, Q&A responses, and clarifications on submission procedures.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The Coast Guard anticipates awarding up to four contracts to different vendors, with each contractor producing one demonstrator boat, and the target award date is the first week of January 2026. The demonstration period encompasses three months with approximately 200 operational hours per boat, during which the contractor must provide interim logistics support and non-warranty technical assistance in Norfolk, Virginia or North Charleston, South Carolina. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for acceptance testing, technical documentation, crew familiarization training for two days, and a 12-month comprehensive warranty. While no specific contract value is provided in the solicitation notice, the procurement focuses on evaluating achievable boat designs and features that enhance mission performance, reduce crew fatigue, or lower life-cycle costs, reflecting the Coast Guard's interest in innovative approaches to small craft capability.
Notice text
8 versions
Update #8 · Latest ·
For clarification: All references to paper proposals and paper copies have been removed from the RFP in Amendment 0006. Each proposal must be submitted electronically.
The proposal due date is November 21, 2025. Volumes I and II must be submitted through DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Each offeror must request a DoD SAFE drop from William E. Lewis (william.e.lewis3@uscg.mil) no later than five (5) working days prior to the proposal due date. Requests for DoD SAFE must be submit before close of business on November 17, 2025.
Proposals emailed directly to William E. Lewis will not be considered. Please follow the instructions provided in Part V, Section 4 Proposal Submission.
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A00006 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00006 has been updated. Revision is to Section 25 for AIS
requirements. Boat will be required to have an AIS, but specific make and model is no longer required; and
2. Part V - Addendum 52.212-1 Solicitation Provisions A00006 has been updated. Removed language related to paper format.
Each proposal will be submitted electronically. Please follow the instructions in Part V - Section 4 - Proposal Submission.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00005 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00005 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 11/04/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00004 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00004 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00004 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/29/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00003 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00003 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/24/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #7 ·
A00006 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00006 has been updated. Revision is to Section 25 for AIS
requirements. Boat will be required to have an AIS, but specific make and model is no longer required; and
2. Part V - Addendum 52.212-1 Solicitation Provisions A00006 has been updated. Removed language related to paper format.
Each proposal will be submitted electronically. Please follow the instructions in Part V - Section 4 - Proposal Submission.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00005 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00005 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 11/04/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00004 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00004 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00004 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/29/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00003 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00003 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/24/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #6 ·
A00005 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00005 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 11/04/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00004 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00004 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00004 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/29/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00003 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00003 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/24/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #5 ·
A00004 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00004 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00004 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/29/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00003 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00003 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/24/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #4 ·
A00003 -
The following change has been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00003 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/24/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #3 ·
A00002 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00002 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00002 has the USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/22/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #2 ·
A00001 -
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 1 - RB-S-Demonstrator Requirements Document A00001 has been updated; and
2. Attachment 5 - Questions & Responses A00001 has USCG's responses to questions received as of 10/09/2025.
Attachments have been uploaded.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to procure Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USCG Response Boat Small Third Generation (RB-S III) | Solicitation | |
| USCG Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator - Award | Award Notice | |
| USCG Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator - Award | Award Notice | |
| USCG Response Boat - Small - Demonstrator - Award | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| USCG Response Boat - Small Demonstrator | Pre-Solicitation | |
| USCG Response Boat - Small Demonstrator | Pre-Solicitation |
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