Fast Response Boat (FRB) Manufacturing and Assembly

The contract calls for the design, fabrication, and assembly of two Zodiac Milpro SRA 1050 or equivalent full-cabin hybrid rigid hull inflatable boats optimized for high-speed maritime operations in demanding coastal conditions. These vessels must meet stringent performance standards to ensure reliability, durability, and operational effectiveness in harsh environmental settings, incorporating hybrid propulsion systems and full-cabin configurations to support extended missions with enhanced crew protection and comfort. The scope encompasses end-to-end manufacturing, including systems integration, quality assurance, and final assembly, with strict adherence to technical specifications for speed, range, payload capacity, and environmental resilience. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under the Department of State’s acquisition framework, with a NAICS code of 336612 indicating classification within boat building. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses are due by August 13, 2026, providing a window of approximately two weeks for qualified contractors to submit proposals. Performance location details are not specified, but the operational environment implies deployment in coastal or offshore regions requiring rapid response capabilities. No set-aside designation is listed, meaning the contract is open to all eligible small and large businesses unless otherwise restricted by the prime contractor or agency requirements.