Defense Manufacturing Contracts — March 04, 2026

Dual awards under NAICS 336611 total $2.18B for FRCs and vessel repairs, committing to fleet expansion through 2034.

Bollinger's Phase II contract secures 26 cutters to reach 58 total, with potential 2028 extension.

Fixed-price with EPA exposes contractors to cost overruns over 8-10 year periods.

$0 outlay on $2.08B Bollinger obligation signals funding delays; low 10% outlay on Birdon.

$73M in unexercised options (Bollinger $68M, Birdon $5M) for FRCs and repairs.

10-year commitments to 2034 enable predictable revenue in ship repairs.

95% value concentration in Bollinger's FRC program highlights push to 58 cutters; Birdon adds repair diversity.

Birdon's $106M award via open competition post-exclusions shows policy-driven diversification.

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