Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is consolidating two existing contracts—recreational safety boat testing/inspection and database management—into a single firm‑fixed‑price contract. The award will be a total small‑business set‑aside and will cover all aspects of recreational boat safety, from on‑site inspections to maintaining the national safety database. The contract will have a one‑year base period with up to four one‑year options, for a potential five‑year performance span. This consolidation is expected to generate cost savings and streamline processes by having one vendor manage both testing and data functions.
• Scope includes database administration, graphics support, project management, and full‑cycle boat testing/inspection (factory, dealer, boat‑show, remote, and lab).
• Estimated total ceiling $24.4 M over five years; base‑year spend roughly $5‑6 M.
• Set‑aside to total small businesses; primary performance location in Washington, D.C., with nationwide travel required.
• Required capabilities: IT/database services, technical inspection expertise, project management, and travel logistics.