19--Boat, 115 hp four-stroke outboard, and trailer
ID: 140G0126Q0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

PSC

SMALL CRAFT (1940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4f1903a3362e4529ad04d8b1aaece3d1/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a boat, motor, and trailer for its Columbia Data Center in South Carolina. The procurement requires a vessel with specific features, including a minimum length of 19' 5", an 18° V-hull, hydraulic steering, and a 115 hp four-stroke outboard motor, along with an aluminum single-axle trailer designed for the specified boat size. This equipment is essential for the USGS's water science operations, and the contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336612, with an anticipated award date of January 18, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dixon, Mindie
    (303) 236-9333
    mdixon@usgs.gov
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    B08__Instructions_To_Offerors_Attachment_2.docx
    This document outlines the instructions for submitting offers in response to a government solicitation, specifically an addendum to FAR 52.212-1. Offerors must submit one electronic copy by the specified due date and time to mdixon@usgs.gov. The submission requires a structured format with four tabs: Tab A for the Offer Form (SF1449) with original signature, contract administration data, UEI, and amendment acknowledgements; Tab B for Pricing, detailing unit prices and total amounts on the SF 1449 for each Contract Line-Item Number; Tab C for completed FAR 52.212-3 and 52.204-24 forms if not updated in SAM.gov; and Tab D for Evaluation Factor Responses. Factor 1, Technical Capability, is limited to 3 pages and requires technical documentation identifying the product by brand name, manufacturer, and model number, demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, and providing relevant documentation if the offeror is an authorized distributor/reseller.
    Sol_140G0126Q0026.pdf
    This government solicitation, Standard Form 1449, outlines the terms and conditions for acquiring commercial products and services, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Key details include provisions for a boat and motor, and a boat trailer for the USGS South Carolina Water Science Center. The document specifies general instructions for offerors, contract clauses, and solicitation provisions, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and various executive orders. It details requirements for System for Award Management (SAM) registration, electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and outlines responsibilities regarding supply chain security and various socio-economic programs. The solicitation highlights the importance of timely invoice submission and the government's right to deobligate unexpended funds.
    Specifications_-_Boat__motor_and_Trailer.docx
    The document outlines detailed specifications for a new vessel, including a boat, motor, and trailer, likely for a government procurement or grant in Columbia, SC. The boat specifications require a minimum length of 19' 5", an 18° V-hull, hydraulic steering, a 16-gallon fuel tank, and a center console. The motor must be a 115 hp four-stroke outboard. The trailer must be an aluminum single-axle type with a 20–21 ft boat length rating, a 2,000–2,500 lbs load capacity, and include LED lights, a swing tongue, and a spare tire.
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