Opportunity
SAM #FA441826Q0086
USAF Almar 26-Foot Sounder T-Top Vessel Repair and Repower Services
Buyer
628th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
FA441826Q0086
NAICS
811310
This opportunity from the U.S. Air Force seeks comprehensive repair and repower services for an Almar 26-Foot Sounder T-Top vessel supporting the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit waterfront operations. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS LGC), Charleston AFB - Point of contact: Daniel Collins - Vessel Details: - Almar Aluminum Boats 26-Foot Sounder T-Top (Hull Identification Number: 26UB0508) - Products and Services Requested: - Removal of legacy propulsion and control systems - Installation of two new 150 HP 4-stroke EFI outboard engines (one port/counterclockwise, one starboard/clockwise) - OEM top-mount dual binnacle controls, NMEA 2000 compliant, stainless steel propellers, integrated electric power tilt and trim - Complete new hydraulic steering system compatible with 150 HP engines - Marine-grade, tinned-copper wiring for all new components - Two 12V dual-purpose AGM batteries (starting and deep-cycle, with manual battery switch for emergency cross-starting) - USCG/ABYC-rated fuel system components (fuel lines, anti-siphon valves, fuel/water separating filters) - Digital LED marine dashboard gauge cluster (16 gauges: fuel, trim/tilt, water pressure, voltmeter, hour meter, tachometer, speed, water temp, oil pressure) - Insured round-trip transportation of vessel to/from contractor facility - Sea trial support and final delivery inspection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with ABYC, USCG, COLREGS, and EPA standards - Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, and supervision - Offerors must submit a detailed service description or capability statement demonstrating technical qualifications and proposed equipment specifications - Performance period is 90 calendar days from contract award - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; offerors may propose suitable brands meeting or exceeding requirements - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 811310 - Delivery location: Nuclear Power Training Unit, Goose Creek, SC
Description
The Department of the Air Force, 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS), Joint Base Charleston, SC, is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure all-inclusive vessel repair and repower services for one (1) United States Air Force (USAF) Almar 26-Foot Sounder T-Top vessel (Hull Identification Number: 26UB0508) in support of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) waterfront operations.
The anticipated scope of work requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform the removal of legacy systems and the installation of new dual 150 HP engines, compatible hydraulic steering, marine-grade electrical wiring, AGM batteries, and a digital LED dashboard gauge cluster. The contractor is solely responsible for the safe, insured, round-trip transportation of the vessel, to include picking up the vessel from Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station, SC, and returning it upon final acceptance.
Offerors must submit a detailed service description or capability statement (e.g., technical qualifications, proposed equipment specifications, or a brief execution plan) that clearly demonstrates the proposed service meets or exceeds all minimum requirements outlined in Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 27 July 2026..
Please refer to FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 within the attached SF 1449 for complete submission instructions and the specific evaluation criteria that will be used to determine the best value to the Government.