# Coast Guard Seeks RB-S III Boat Builders

The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting proposals for the RB-S III, a successor to its aging 29-foot RB-S II response boats. The procurement covers boat design, construction, testing, delivery, trailers, training, and logistics support. The Coast Guard may make initial IDIQ awards to up to four offerors to build demonstrator boats, then select one contractor for production orders. Proposals are due November 13, 2026, **28 days from October 16, 2026**.

- Companies should assess their ability to deliver the full scope, including testing, training, trailers, and continuing logistics support—not only vessel construction.
- The demonstrator phase offers up to four firms an initial opportunity, but production orders are planned for one selected contractor; offerors should account for this competitive transition in their bid strategy.
- Prospective offerors should plan submissions around the November 13 deadline and address the IDIQ structure and demonstrator requirements in their proposals.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

### Sources
- [Coast Guard Seeks Offers for RB-S III Response Boats](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/coast-guard-rfp-rb-s-iii-response-boats) - ExecutiveGov