# Coast Guard Awards Great Lakes Ice Rescue Boats

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded 1000 Island Airboats a contract worth up to $6.13 million for as many as 10 Special Purpose Craft–Ice Rescue Transport II boats supporting Great Lakes cold-weather response. The initial $4.9 million order covers eight boats, trailers, operator training, and technical data support. The three-year effort anticipates delivery of the first two boats in December 2026. Because the award is complete, contractors cannot compete for this award; the procurement is relevant to suppliers and service providers positioning for related fleet recapitalization and support work.

- The initial order bundles boats with trailers, training, and technical data, making those areas relevant to suppliers and potential support providers.
- Companies pursuing Coast Guard work can use the award as an indicator of demand for specialized maritime assets supporting cold-weather operations.
- The first two boats are expected in December 2026; businesses seeking adjacent opportunities should focus on supply-chain support or related fleet recapitalization rather than bidding on this completed award.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** October 30, 2026

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

### Vendors
- 1000 Island Airboats (awardee)

### Sources
- [
	Coast Guard awards contract for up to 10 ice rescue transport boats > United States Coast Guard News > Press Releases
](https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4638018/coast-guard-awards-contract-for-up-to-10-ice-rescue-transport-boats/) - USCG