The National Park Service's Intermountain Region awarded a $42,295 firm fixed-price purchase order to Oquawka Boats & Fabrications Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Oquawka, Illinois, for the procurement of a GRCA Basic Snout Frame. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on August 21, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 18, 2026. The snout frame represents a specialized watercraft component likely intended for operations within Grand Canyon National Park's river systems, where it would support the agency's water-based research, monitoring, and operational activities.
Oquawka Boats & Fabrications brings substantial expertise to this engagement, having established itself as a trusted federal contractor specializing in the design, fabrication, and customization of welded aluminum watercraft and marine equipment. The company's extensive track record includes prior awards from multiple civilian agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The contractor's demonstrated capability in delivering specialized marine components and vessels ranging in value from approximately $5,000 to over $625,000 positions it well to deliver the technical specifications required for this Grand Canyon-focused procurement.
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