contract_awardAwarded Friday, May 8, 2026Analyzed

METALCRAFT MARINE US, INC.: $10.1M Department of Homeland Security Contract

Bullish
Impact4/10

Summary

Metalcraft Marine US, Inc., a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries ($HII), received a $10.1M delivery order from the U.S. Coast Guard for 6 CB-LRI III boats. This contract is a small but positive signal for HII's Marine Systems segment, with no direct legislative connection identified.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.HII subsidiary Metalcraft Marine wins $10.1M Coast Guard delivery order for 6 CB-LRI III boats.
  • 2.Contract is small relative to HII's revenue (~0.04%), but reinforces its position in Coast Guard small boat programs.
  • 3.No direct legislative connection; funding likely from annual DHS appropriations.

Market Implications

This contract is a minor positive for HII, but unlikely to move the stock given its size. Investors should view it as a routine order within HII's Marine Systems segment. No significant downstream supply chain beneficiaries are identifiable from this award alone.

Full Analysis

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Metalcraft Marine US, Inc., a $10.1M delivery order for the procurement of 6 CB-LRI III boats (hull numbers 34154-34159). Metalcraft Marine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the largest military shipbuilder in the United States. This contract is a follow-on to previous CB-LRI awards, indicating continued demand for Coast Guard small boats. For HII, this $10.1M represents a negligible fraction of its ~$11.5B annual revenue, but it supports the company's Marine Systems segment, which includes small boat manufacturing. The contract period runs from May 2026 to November 2027, providing stable near-term revenue. No related bill signals directly authorize this procurement; the Coast Guard's small boat programs are typically funded through annual appropriations. Downstream supply chain beneficiaries include engine manufacturers and electronics suppliers, though specific subcontractors are not disclosed. Historically, Coast Guard small boat contracts provide steady, low-margin revenue for defense contractors, with limited stock price impact due to their small size relative to parent company revenue.

Intelligence Surface

Cross-referenced against federal contracts, SEC insider filings & congressional trade disclosures

Unconfirmed

No confirming evidence found yet from contracts, insider trades, or congressional activity

$$HII▲ Bullish
Est. $10.0M$10.1M revenue impact

What the bill does

Direct award to subsidiary Metalcraft Marine US, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). This delivery order for 6 CB-LRI III boats adds to HII's defense backlog.

Who must act

U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) awarding to Metalcraft Marine US, Inc.

What happens

$10.1M added to HII's backlog, representing approximately 0.04% of HII's annual revenue (~$11.5B in 2025).

Stock impact

While the contract is small relative to HII's total revenue, it reinforces HII's position in the Coast Guard's small boat procurement pipeline, supporting its Marine Systems segment. The contract is a follow-on to prior CB-LRI awards, indicating sustained demand.

Market Impact Score

4/10
Minimal ImpactModerateMajor Market Event

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Contract Details

Recipient

METALCRAFT MARINE US, INC.

Award Amount

$10,148,765

Awarding Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Sub-Agency

U.S. Coast Guard

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER