Aluminum Boat, Motor & Trailer

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 140G0126Q0289, is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Acquisition Branch. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide a heavy-duty aluminum boat and motor, along with an aluminum tandem-axle bunk trailer, for delivery to the USGS Florida Water Science Center in Tampa, Florida. Delivery of both items is required within 90 days after award. This procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotations are due by September 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation that meets all specified technical compliance criteria. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) commercial item clauses, including electronic invoicing requirements through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). It also features a specific Department of the Interior deviation clause prohibiting racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities during contract performance. Contract administration and technical clarification will be managed by the USGS National Acquisition Branch, with a Technical Liaison to be assigned upon award.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC) Tampa Data Section has issued specifications for the acquisition of a new heavy-duty aluminum boat, outboard motor, and trailer. This procurement is driven by safety and operational needs, as the division’s expanded responsibilities in the Gulf of America require a coastal-capable vessel to safely service offshore monitoring sites, perform SCUBA-based underwater maintenance, and transport heavy equipment. Key requirements for the procurement include: - **Vessel Hull:** A minimum 21-foot square-bow, V-hull made of marine-grade aluminum (minimum 0.25-inch thickness) with a heavy-duty rub rail. - **Safety & Diver Access:** A rear platform with a steel ladder, side entry door, and integrated grab rails to support safe diving operations. - **Power & Navigation:** A 250-hp four-stroke outboard engine with hydraulic steering, trim tabs, an 80-gallon fuel tank, and a navigation/chart-plotter with a depth finder. - **Additional Features:** A center console with a metal T-top and wrap-around windshield, weather-resistant storage, a marine VHF radio, and a twin-axle aluminum trailer. The upgrade from light-duty inland craft to this robust vessel will reduce operational downtime, prevent weather delays, protect high-value scientific equipment, and mitigate safety risks for the three-person crew. Delivery is required within 90 days of contract award. The contractor is responsible for delivery to the Tampa, FL facility if their facility is located 120 miles or further away; otherwise, the government will handle transport.