Government Boat Building Contracts
NAICS 336612 · Boat Building
Government boat building contracts totaled $1B across 2,367 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 3.5% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $822M (79% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $326,028,963 across 868 awards with activity that year, a change of -3.5% from $337,985,578 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,040,722,792 across 2,367 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $326M
- Awards in FY2026
- 868
- Change vs FY2025
- -3.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Boat Building contract spending by year
Federal boat building contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 336612. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $326,028,963 | 868 | -3.5% |
| FY2025 | $337,985,578 | 952 | -10.3% |
| FY2024 | $376,708,251 | 1,058 | n/a |
About government boat building contracts
Federal spending on boat building contracts fell 13% from FY2024 ($377M) to FY2026 ($326M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 25% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on boat building contracts (79%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Washington, Louisiana and Mississippi.
NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top boat building government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 336612 (Boat Building).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravois Aluminum Boats LLC | $89,856,894 | 8.6% |
| 2 | Safe Boats International LLC | $85,452,639 | 8.2% |
| 3 | General Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems GMBH | $83,870,423 | 8.1% |
| 4 | United States Marine Inc | $81,315,893 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Birdon America Inc | $56,230,055 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Metalcraft Marine US, Inc. | $48,685,186 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Inventech Marine Solutions, LLC | $48,338,828 | 4.6% |
| 8 | Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. | $45,005,941 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Erie Forge & Steel Inc | $43,245,613 | 4.2% |
| 10 | Reconcraft, LLC | $40,607,687 | 3.9% |
Agencies buying boat building
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 336612.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $821,910,992 | 79.0% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $168,896,073 | 16.2% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $23,326,413 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Department of State | $11,999,313 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $8,860,070 | 0.9% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $4,317,373 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Smithsonian Institution | $421,519 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $337,621 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Justice | $275,824 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Environmental Protection Agency | $229,351 | <0.1% |
Where boat building contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $169,208,692 | 16.3% |
| 2 | Louisiana | $96,145,871 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Mississippi | $84,068,412 | 8.1% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $78,868,369 | 7.6% |
| 5 | New York | $69,746,847 | 6.7% |
| 6 | Virginia | $58,104,087 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Colorado | $56,419,807 | 5.4% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $54,521,004 | 5.2% |
| 9 | California | $52,695,233 | 5.1% |
| 10 | Alabama | $44,981,881 | 4.3% |
Recent boat building contract awards
The latest boat building contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Safe Boats International LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBPA CALL ORDER FOR 12-METER BOATS, TRAILERS, SPARES, EQUIPMENT, PRIME MOVER, REACTIVATION AND TRAINING, AND FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOREIGN MILITARY SALES LOA NUMBER ZB-P-LEB FOR THE GOVERNMENT O | $3,223,975 | 70Z02326F92200039 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Safe Boats International LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS CALL ORDER PROCURES 12-METER BOATS, SPARES, EQUIPMENT, A PRIME MOVER, IN-COUNTRY REACTIVATION, AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS UNDER A FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) | $2,605,363 | 70Z02326F92200038 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Contender Boats, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityCONTENDER VESSELS | $1,468,938 | 70LGLY26PGLB00321 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Central Florida Yamaha Inc | Department of TransportationMERCURY SEAPRO PURCHASE AND DELIVERY FOR WATERFRONT DEPARTMENT. | $24,016 | 6923G226F00077N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Midwest Lake Management, Inc. | Environmental Protection AgencyTHIS PURCHASE IS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING BROKEN NONFUNCTIONING ELECTROFISHING UNIT. REPAIR COSTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A NEW UNIT. | $20,600 | 68HE0326P0097 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Semper Sozo Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityCOMBAT RUBBER RAIDING CRAFT (CRRC) BOATS WITH MULTI-FUEL ONBOARD MOTORS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT | $440,094 | 70Z08426PDL940062 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inventech Marine Solutions, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 20 OTH V, TRAILER AND TRAILER EQUIPMENT, TRAINING CONUS AND SHIPPING. | $10,786,000 | 70Z02326F93250012 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Safe Boats International LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityDOMINICA 12-METER BPA CALL ORDER FOR 12-METER BOATS, TRAILERS, SPARES, EQUIPMENT, PRIME MOVER, AND REACTIVATION AND TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) LOA NUMBER ZB-P-LEA FOR THE | $1,516,775 | 70Z02326F92200042 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Safe Boats International LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBPA CALL ORDER IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF 12-METER BOATS, TRAILERS, SPARES, EQUIPMENT, PRIME MOVER, AND REACTIVATION AND TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) LOA NUMBER ZB-P-GEA FOR | $1,444,333 | 70Z02326F92200040 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Contender Boats, Inc. | Department of Homeland Security30' TOURNAMENT CONTENDER BOAT | $252,762 | 70LCHS26PPFB00047 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1000 Island Airboats LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER FOR 8 SPC-IRT IIS AND INTEGRATED CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $4,927,800 | 70Z02326F93250011 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Contender Boats, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityCONTENDER 30T VESSEL | $244,832 | 70LGLY26PGLB00297 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Central Florida Yamaha Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityYAMAHA OUTBRD ENGINE | $40,275 | 70LGLY26FGLB00136 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NW Bend Boats, LLC | Department of AgricultureTHE PURCHASE OF A PATROL BOAT AND TRAILER FOR WEAVERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT | $99,125 | 127EAY26F0022 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Contender Boats, Inc. | Department of Homeland Security30' TOURNAMENT CONTENDER BOAT | $252,762 | 70LCHS26PPFB00039 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Gravois Boat Works, LLC | Department of the InteriorSWAMP SHARK VESSEL PR | $50,000 | 140P5226P0056 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Inventech Marine Solutions, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER FOR ORDERING PERIOD ONE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. | $16,000 | 70Z02326F93250010 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Rogue Jet Boatworks, Inc | Department of the InteriorCA-LODI FWO-22' ALUMINUM CENTER CONSOLE | $111,004 | 140FS126P0236 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Jdci Enterprises, Inc. | Department of TransportationUSMMA PURCHASE: BOATMASTER COMMERCIAL TRAILER | $30,685 | 6923G226F00073N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Pro Drive Outboard L.l.c. | Department of the InteriorSHALLOW WATER BOAT, MOTOR, & TRAILER | $46,540 | 140G0126P0402 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Hanko Boats, LLC | Department of the InteriorBOAT, TRAILER AND MOTOR | $97,142 | 140G0126P0394 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Morgan Ingland LLC | Department of the InteriorINCFWRU UTILITY (JON) BOAT, MOTOR, & TRAILER | $24,424 | 140G0126P0375 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Aantilia LLC | Department of the Interior250HP 4 STROKE OUTBOARD ENGINE & INSTALL | $31,730 | 140G0126P0327 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Hanko Boats, LLC | Department of the Interior24FT V HULL CENTER CONSOLE BOAT WITH TRA | $127,200 | 140G0126F0328 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Arhab LLC | Department of CommerceDIVE VESSEL | $131,000 | 1333MJ26P0076 |
Open boat building government bids
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How to win government boat building contracts
Federal boat building contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 336612. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for boat building bids, and look for small business set-asides: many boat building contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government boat building contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Commerce contracts
- Government contracts in Washington
- Government contracts in Louisiana
- Government contracts in Mississippi
- Government contracts in Massachusetts
- Government contracts in New York
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government boat building contracts?
- Federal boat building contracts use NAICS 336612 (Boat Building). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest boat building government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 336612 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Gravois Aluminum Boats LLC ($89.9M), Safe Boats International LLC ($85.5M) and General Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems GMBH ($83.9M).
- Which agencies buy the most boat building?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($822M), the Department of Homeland Security ($169M) and the Department of the Interior ($23.3M).
- Where are government boat building contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal boat building work is performed in Washington ($169M), Louisiana ($96.1M) and Mississippi ($84.1M).
- Is federal spending on boat building contracts growing?
- Federal boat building contract obligations fell 13% from FY2024 ($377M) to FY2026 ($326M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for boat building contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 336612, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government boat building contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 336612 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for boat building work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.