NIGP 12008: Airboats and Inflatable Boats

NIGP 12008 Airboats and Inflatable Boats, an Item code, covers procurement of new inflatable and flat-bottom vessels, repair and refurbishment of existing boats, and associated marine equipment including outboard motors and trailers for state and local government operations. State and local buyers under this code include wildlife and natural-resource agencies (primary users), municipal governments, and cooperative purchasing consortia that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions. The scope of work ranges from acquisition of new purpose-built vessels for law enforcement and wildlife management to specialized marine contractor services for hull restoration, electronics integration, and engine servicing on existing fleets.

Recent solicitation activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife posted an IFB for one flat-bottom boat and trailer due October 27, 2026 (solicitation PF260445MZ), while the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division issued IFB No. 802-26-75668 in June 2026 for two 14-foot inflatable swift-water boats with 40-horsepower outboard motors and aluminum trailers, delivery required to San Antonio. The City of St. Petersburg, Florida issued a Request for Quote (QUOTE26192) in March 2026 for marine contractor services to repair and refurbish a 28-foot 2012 Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat, including complete re-tubing with Hypalon material, SIMRAD electronics replacement, and 100-hour engine service on dual Yamaha 250 HP motors, with estimated project costs around $40,305.98. Sourcewell, the Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline, spanning multiple Washington counties and public entities nationwide. Marion County, Oregon awarded a jet boat frame fabrication contract to Marine 1, LLC through Request for Quotes #SO1805-26 in April 2026.