SAM #12639526Q0132A0001

USDA APHIS Solicitation for Aluminum Outboard Boats, Trailers, and Marine Equipment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) is soliciting quotations for specialized aluminum outboard boats and trailers to support wildlife management operations on the Columbia and Snake River systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) - Products Requested: - One 20–22 ft welded aluminum outboard boat (Bush Outboard by Custom Weld Boats or equal) - 80-gallon fuel tank, 96-inch beam, 36-inch side height, 18-degree hull V, .250 bottom spec, 25-inch transom height - Pod-style offshore bracket, diamond deck, 4 welded downrigger brackets, extended overhang, full hard top with vinyl side windows, gull wing door - Dual batteries with isolator, windshield wipers, SeaStar hydraulic steering, transom OB fuel connector, transom-mounted fish box with warm box, large battery tray in bow - Carpeted sidewalls, Hydro-Turf flooring, bedliner interior coating - Jabsco HotShot HD5 12V washdown pump or equal, Uniden UM725 VHF marine radio or equal, Lowrance HDS PRO fishfinder/chartplotter with 3-in-1 transducer or equal - 300 HP main engine, 9.9 HP kicker engine - One Gateway GTT52/22 galvanized tandem axle trailer (or equal) - Two-wheel electric brakes, LED lighting, spring ride suspension, D-bumper from bow to transom - Shipping for boat and trailer - Option for one additional boat and trailer with shipping - OEMs Mentioned: - Custom Weld Boats (Bush Outboard) - Gateway Trailers (GTT52/22) - Jabsco (HotShot HD5 washdown pump) - Uniden (UM725 VHF marine radio) - Lowrance (HDS PRO fishfinder/chartplotter) - Notable Requirements: - All boats and trailers must meet detailed minimum salient characteristics - "Or equal" language allows for equivalent products from other manufacturers - Delivery is FOB destination to USDA Wildlife Services, Moses Lake, WA - Evaluation based on technical acceptability, delivery, price, and past performance - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 441222 (Boat Dealers)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12639526Q0132 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for he procurement of one 20–22 ft welded aluminum outboard boat and trailer, with an option for one additional boat and trailer, built in accordance with the attached Boat & Trailer Minimum Salient Characteristics, to support USDA Wildlife Services operations involving endangered salmonid protection, bird and marine mammal hazing, and Northern Pikeminnow removal activities on the Columbia and Snake River systems.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 441222, Boat Dealers  The small business size standard is $40.0M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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