Offshore Patrol Cutter Hull Form Licenses

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to procure Hull Form Licenses (HFL) for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) from Vard Marine Inc. (VARD) on a sole-source basis. The USCG requires exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide HFL for the proprietary hull design developed by VARD. The licenses are necessary to allow the USCG to continue uninterrupted construction on up to 25 OPC cutters and to grant the USCG full control over the vessel's lifecycle. The procurement will establish a direct contractual relationship with VARD to ensure uninterrupted, authorized use of the hull form in support of OPC construction and lifecycle sustainment. • The HFL is for hulls 1, 2, and 6 through 25. • The USCG has determined that VARD is the only source capable of providing the licenses that meet USCG specific needs. • The estimated cost of this procurement is $16,750,000.00. • The USCG has determined this price to be fair and reasonable. • Acquiring the remaining HFL at this cost reduces the risk of potential future cost growth and eliminates the need for future negotiations, providing long-term cost stability for the program.