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18' SELF-BAILING ROW BOATS Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
140G0324Q0154
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Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants

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This document is a set of questions and answers related to a federal solicitation for 18' self-bailing inflatable rafts. The key details are:

The solicitation is for 18' self-bailing inflatable rafts, with specific requirements on raft dimensions, materials, and accessories like thwarts, valves, and carry handles. The agency issuing the solicitation is the Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants. The solicitation number is 140G0324Q0154. Delivery is required within 6-8 weeks of contract award. The agency will not provide the budget for this purchase. Exact dimensions and specifications must be met, as no exceptions or alternates are allowed. Pricing details and set-asides are not included in this Q&A document.

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Q1. For clarity, are you referring to purchasing 18' self bailing inflatable "rafts" not 18' self bailing inflatable "boats", correct?

A1. 18’ self bailing floor rafts is the correct terminology and what we are needing.

Q2. Does the color matter? If so, do you prefer a dark green or an alternate color?

A2. Yes, Blue color for consistency among the fleet.

Q3. Is there a date you prefer to have the rafts delivered by after the estimated award date?

A3. Within 6-8 weeks after the award is given

Q4. Are you able to share the budget for this purchase? If so, what is it?

A4. No, this is not shared.

Q5. How many thwarts, if any? I'm not sure if you consider them as "accessories" or not.

A5. Two thwarts.

Q6. Are the row boats inflatable or different materials be use, such as wood, aluminum?

A6. Inflatable raft made specifically from Pennel Orca material. No other materials accepted.

Q7. Can a raft with the proper specs and dimensions work even though it is not listed as “rowboat”?

A7. No, 24” tubes, width of 8’ 6”, Length of 18’ exactly on all dimensions. Reinforced side tubes. 14 2” D Rings and 8 carry handles. 4 main tube air chambers and an inflatable self bailing floor. Leafield C7 valves and Leafield pressure relief valve in the floor.

Q8. Can the length of the rowboat exceed 18’ 6”?

A8. No

Q9. Under spec sheet it is stated “ Special Consideration” can rowboat meet some of the specs but not all?

A9. No

Q10. Can rowboat meet specs as close as possible with what is currently available?

A10. No

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