THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR PRE-DEPLOYMENT INSTALLATION SUPPORT, DEPLOYMENTS 15-DAY, AND UAS MISSION COORDINATOR COURSES.

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a task order worth USD 9,949,581.12 to Shield AI for pre-deployment installation support, 15-day deployments, and UAS Mission Coordinator courses related to the V-BAT vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial system. This supports the Coast Guard's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions on national security cutters and potentially other vessels through a contractor-owned, contractor-operated model. The task order falls under a broader $198 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract awarded in June 2024 to enhance maritime domain awareness and operational capabilities.