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Birdon America Inc., the Denver, Colo.-based company that in October 2022 was awarded a $1,187 billion contract for the U.S. Coast Guard's Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program, has announced it has hired Master Boat Builders of Coden, Ala., to build the superstructures for the 27 forthcoming vessels. In all, the WCC contract includes options for 16 river buoy tenders and 11 inland construction tenders. According to Birdon America, Master Boat Builders will construct the superstructures under a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity subcontract. "We are excited to announce our partnership with Birdon America and honored to be part of the WCC program team," said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders. "This is an important opportunity for our employees as it will create new sustainable jobs and additional shipbuilding capability and capacity in Coden, Ala. We are proud to play a key role in delivering the highest quality cutters to the U.S. Coast Guard." |