USCG - Response Boat, Small Third Generation (RB-S III)

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	USCG-RB-S-III-2026
Agency	US Coast Guard
Office	Hq Contract Operations (Cg-912)(000
Where	See the notice
Posted	September 23, 2026
Bids due	Not set yet
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Products & manufacturing (NAICS 336612)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Justin Geisendaffer · justin.m.geisendaffer@uscg.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has an upcoming requirement to design, build, test, and deliver the Response Boat, Small Third Generation (RB-S III). This acquisition recapitalizes the aging fleet of 29-foot Response Boat-Small Second Generation (RB-S II) platforms approaching their end of service life. The contractor will provide the boats, trailers, full logistics support, technical documentation, configuration management, and supply support. The RB-S III will be a commercial product designed to execute multiple missions, including Search and Rescue (SAR); Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS); Migrant Interdiction (MI); and Other Law Enforcement (OLE). The Government anticipates procuring up to 400 RB-S III boats for the USCG and an additional 100 modified RB-S III variants for other Federal Government agencies, subject to final requirements, availability of funding, and…

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