Sept. 1, 2022 —
The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) today to acquire the third generation of long range interceptor boats (LRI III). The Coast Guard plans to acquire up to 17 LRI IIIs. The RFP is available here.
The acquisition is being conducted as a total small business set-aside under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 19.5.
Proposals are due by Nov. 1.
The LRI cutter boat platform is designed to augment Coast Guard national security cutter mission effectiveness by providing over-the-horizon capability in search and rescue, drug and migrant interdiction, living marine resources, defense readiness, and ports, waterway and coastal security missions.
For more information: Boat Acquisition Program page.