Vessel Rental

The Department of Homeland Security, acting through the U.S. Coast Guard LOG-9 office, has issued a sole-source award for the rental of the US-flagged research vessel RV BOLD HORIZON. Operated by the Eclipse Group and based at the 10th Ave Marine Terminal in San Diego, California, the vessel will serve as a tactical training platform for MSRT West. The training, conducted under the operation name Bold Horizon, is scheduled for March 10 and April 8, 2026, from 0800 to 1600 hours. The scope of work includes pier-side and underway training up to 10 nautical miles offshore, focusing on Close Quarters Combat, CBRNE scenarios, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, mission planning, Hook and Climb insertions, and FAST rope operations. This procurement was conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as the RV BOLD HORIZON was determined to be the only available source meeting critical mission specifications. Required vessel capabilities include a minimum length of 120 feet, a 12x12 foot open deck area, a freeboard of at least 15 feet, and a hull free of protrusions to ensure safe insertion maneuvers. Additionally, the vessel must feature interior spaces that simulate a passenger ferry, including a bridge, engine room, and passenger seating, with the capacity to accommodate over 35 safety observers and evaluators. Inspection and acceptance of services are managed by the government in San Diego, based on adherence to these specific technical requirements.