Small Craft

PSC Category 1940-P (Small Craft) encompasses a wide range of watercraft and marine vessels used across federal government agencies for diverse missions. This category includes boats, personal watercraft, inflatable rafts, and associated equipment designed for specialized operations such as law enforcement, research, search and rescue, border protection, and scientific fieldwork. The vessels range from small personal watercraft and inflatable boats to larger response and patrol boats, reflecting the varied maritime needs of federal agencies.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate substantial diversity in procurement, with contract values ranging from approximately $20,000 to over $6.6 million. Key agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, and Department of Agriculture are prominent purchasers. Safe Boats International, Ribcraft USA, United States Marine Inc., and Wing Inflatables are frequently awarded contractors. Most awards are firm fixed-price contracts with completion dates between 6-36 months. Small business set-asides are common, with many contracts designated for total small business, 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned small business categories. Performance locations span coastal and inland regions across the United States, with significant activity in California, Florida, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this PSC category reflect similar diversity, with solicitations from agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of the Navy, U.S. Air Force, and Department of Agriculture. Opportunities include specialized boats for maritime law enforcement, scientific research, military training, and environmental monitoring. Typical requirements specify detailed technical specifications for vessel type, engine power, trailer configurations, and performance characteristics. Many solicitations are set aside for small businesses and seek boats ranging from 15 to 64 feet in length, with specific mission requirements such as search and rescue, aids to navigation, personnel transfer, and heavy weather operations. Performance locations predominantly include coastal states and regions with significant maritime operations, with delivery destinations spanning from Alaska to Florida and the Caribbean.