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Class 4 Inshore Patrol Vessels
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations is conducting market research via a sources-sought notice to identify industry capabilities for commercially available or custom-configured Class 4 Inshore Patrol Vessels. These deep-V monohull craft will support law enforcement, interdiction, search and rescue, and maritime awareness missions. The agency is considering two specific categories: the Patrol Boat-Small (PC1), which is 25 feet or less for shallow and obstructed waterways, and the Patrol Boat-Medium (PC2), which ranges from 25 to 29 feet for rougher open waters and coastal environments. The vessels must feature an open architecture design equipped with radar, sensors, and mission communications, and all installations must adhere to NMEA standards. The government is seeking feedback on technical compliance, production capacity, delivery schedules, and estimated pricing. Potential vendors must demonstrate experience producing similar vessels for the U.S. Government and provide details on their ability to conduct builders trials and waterborne acceptance testing. Key requirements include a prohibition on the use of wood in construction and the provision of one day of training per vessel class at the acceptance location. Responses to this RFI, identified by solicitation number CBP-CLASS4-IPV-VHULL-073026-001, are due by September 16, 2026, with a maximum submission length of 10 pages. This notice is for research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or award of a contract.
General Info
Place of Performance
DC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO), is conducting market research to identify industry capabilities for commercially available or custom-configured Class 4 Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) for use by the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). The vessels will support inshore patrol, law enforcement, interdiction, search and rescue, deterrence, reconnaissance, and maritime awareness missions in rivers, lakes, bays, coastal areas, the Great Lakes, and other inshore operating environments.
CBP is considering two vessel categories:
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Patrol Boat-Small (PC1): A nimble vessel, 25 feet or less, intended for shallow and obstructed waterways such as riverine environments.
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Patrol Boat-Medium (PC2): A stable vessel, at least 25 feet and no more than 29 feet, intended for rougher open waters, including the Great Lakes and coastal/inshore areas.
CBP requests vendor feedback on the draft RFI and draft performance specification, including the availability of commercial-off-the-shelf or modified/custom vessel solutions, ability to meet requirements, requirements that may present challenges, recommended changes or clarifications, perceived technical or production risks, warranty terms, estimated pricing, production capacity, delivery schedules, and relevant experience producing similar vessels for the U.S. Government or comparable customers.
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract based solely on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting information. Attachments provide additional draft requirements and requested response information.
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