(DENVER) — Birdon America has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract to build a response boat-small (RB-S) demonstrator for the U.S. Coast Guard. The program is a critical initiative by the service to evaluate advanced capabilities for key missions such as search and rescue; ports, waterways and coastal security; drug interdiction, and migrant interdiction.
Birdon’s design was selected for its ability to meet stringent performance requirements.
“This award reflects Birdon’s dedication to supporting the U.S. Coast Guard with cutting-edge solutions that enhance mission performance and crew safety,” said Tony Ardito, president of Birdon. “We are proud to contribute to the Coast Guard’s vital role in safeguarding our nation’s waterways.”
Birdon will leverage its in-house rapid prototyping capabilities to build an RB-S demonstrator. Under the contract, Birdon will deliver its demonstrator to one of the designated Coast Guard facilities in Norfolk, Va., or Charleston, S.C., for a three-month operational evaluation period.
– Birdon America
