SAM #140G0126Q0278

USGS Solicitation for Shallow-water Boat, Motor, and Trailer for Louisiana Research

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is seeking quotations for a shallow-water boat, motor, and trailer to support ecological and hydrological research in Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Acquisition Branch, Cooperative Research Units, Ecosystems Mission Area - Delivery location: Baton Rouge, LA - Products Requested: - Shallow-water boat - Flat-bottom, hard-chine hull, 5086 marine-grade aluminum - Minimum 20 ft length, 5 ft bottom width, 21-inch sides - Center-console hydraulic steering, bilge pump, hydro-turf flooring, trolling motor plug, bow-mounted LED spotlight, LED interior lighting, two foldable/removable seats - Boat engine - 50 horsepower, 3-cylinder surface-drive engine, 866 cc displacement - Reverse capable prop, stainless steel muffler, max RPM 5000-6000 - Configured for center-console steering - Boat trailer - Aluminum trailer capable of securely transporting the specified boat - Quantities: - 1 boat, 1 engine, 1 trailer - Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) - Compliance with Buy American Act provisions - Delivery required to Baton Rouge, LA - No specific OEMs or brands specified; technical requirements must be met as described - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; opportunity open to any manufacturer meeting specifications - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; open competition for small businesses - Period of Performance: - Delivery required by contract deadline; offerors must hold prices firm for 30 days from offer due date - Estimated Contract Value: - Typical value for similar procurements ranges from $40,000 to $80,000 - Potential Competitors: - Well-known boat manufacturers and engine OEMs capable of meeting requirements (see below) - Competing Products: - Flat-bottom aluminum boats, surface-drive engines, aluminum boat trailers from major manufacturers

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (LACFWRU), has a requirement for Shallow-water boat, motor, and trailer, to be delivered to Baton Rouge, LA by 11/30/2026.Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0278 will be issued on or about 9/4/2026 with written quotes due on or about 9/14/2026.This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code is 336612 - Boat Building. The size standard is 1,000 employees.In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award a competitive purchase order in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Quotations shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams, at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with the RFQ number referenced in the subject line.The anticipated award date of the contract is 9/18/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams, at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with the RFQ number referenced in the subject line.

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