SAM #140G0126Q0289

USGS Solicitation for Heavy-Duty Aluminum Boat, Motor, and Trailer

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Florida Water Science Center, Tampa Data Section, is soliciting quotations for a heavy-duty aluminum boat, outboard motor, and twin-axle aluminum trailer to support expanded coastal and offshore monitoring operations in the Gulf of America. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Florida Water Science Center, Tampa Data Section - National Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy-duty aluminum boat (minimum 21-foot, square bow V-hull, 0.25 inch marine-grade aluminum hull, rear dive platform, safety rails, weather-resistant storage, metal T-top with windshield, trim tabs, 80-gallon fuel tank, navigation/chartplotter with depth finder, marine-grade VHF radio) - 250hp four-stroke outboard motor (stainless steel propeller, hydraulic steering) - Twin-axle aluminum trailer (corrosion-resistant, suitable for saltwater use) - Quantities: - 1 boat - 1 outboard motor - 1 twin-axle aluminum trailer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must include safety features for SCUBA diving - Delivery required within 90 days after award to Tampa, FL - Set aside 100% for small businesses (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB) - Contractor responsible for transportation if located 120+ miles from Tampa - Registration in SAM.gov required for award eligibility - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified; open to commercial products meeting the detailed specifications.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC) Tampa Data Section, has a requirement for an Aluminum Boat, Motor & Trailer, to be delivered to Tampa, FL within 90 days of award.Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0289 will be issued on or about 9/10/2026 with written quotes due on or about 9/16/2026.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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