B08_-_140F1S26Q0055.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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b. TELEPHONE

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9. DESTINATION

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7. DELIVERY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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FWS IT Services FWS, IT Services 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

0044047584140F1S26Q0055

Lorenzo Aragon

248-6627

FWS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA REFUGES

70445-2667

06/08/2026

06/15/2026 1700 ED

LACOMBE

LA

00010 1 EATwin Vee Boat - Hull & Deck

00020 1 EAPower Motor

00030 1 EABoat Accessories

00040 1 EABoat Trailer

1 1

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a need for Brand Name Only – New Twin Vee 280 STX Catamaran Vessel and new tailer as described in the attached specifications document under RFQ# 140F1S26Q0055. The procedures of FAR Part 12 and the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology will be used for this acquisition.

I. Type of Contract:

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

II. Quote Instructions:

1) Submission of questions

a) Interested vendors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation by Thursday 06/11/2026 at 12:00PM EST. Questions may be submitted via email to laawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov.

2) Submission of quotes

a) Quotes are to be submitted via email to lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov by Monday

06/15/2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

3) Period for acceptance of quote

a) The vendor agrees quotes will remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the RFQ closing date.

4) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

a) Vendors are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Any quote, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quote received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quote would not unduly delay the acquisition.

However, a late modification of an otherwise successful quote, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

III. Specific Quote Instructions

1) The vendor shall submit a complete price quote for all products and services identified in the specifications document. Quote should include:

• A total firm-fixed price covering the full requirements.

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• Descriptive literature (including pictures when applicable) that clearly identifies the proposed product or service and provides sufficient detail to enable the Government to determine compliance with all requirements specified in the RFQ.

IV. Evaluation Factors (LPTA) This acquisition uses the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical and past performance factors will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. No tradeoffs will be made.

1) Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail)

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s quote to verify compliance with all requirements in the RFQ and requirements document.

• Pass: Quote meets all mandatory requirements.

• Fail: Quote does not meet one or more mandatory requirements.

2) Factor 2 – Past Performance (Pass/Fail)

Past performance will be evaluated to determine acceptability only. The Government will review past performance information from CPARS, agency records, or other sources.

• Acceptability: Offeror demonstrates satisfactory performance on similar contracts and has no terminations for cause or default within the past three (3) years.

• Unacceptability: Offeror has a record of unsatisfactory performance or one or more terminations for cause or default within the past three (3) years.

• Neutral: If no past performance information is available, the offeror will receive a “neutral” rating, which will be treated as acceptable.

3) Factor 3 – Price Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and completeness. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose quote is technically acceptable and whose past performance is acceptable.

V. Bais of Award Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. The Government intends to award without discussion; however, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

For FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance (Mar 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (May 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2026)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (May 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Mar 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Se-Aside (Jan 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (May 2026)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (May 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (May 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (May 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (May 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (May 2026) http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (May 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (May 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991)

Full Text Clauses

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

As prescribed in 19.101(a)(2)(iii)(A), insert the following clause:

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Deviation Date)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs

(e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code _____ assigned to contract number _____.

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(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _____. ] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.______________________ ]

(End of clause)

52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry.

As prescribed in 25.1101(e), insert the following clause:

Duty-Free Entry (Oct 2025)

(a) Definition. "Customs territory of the United States" means the States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

(b) Except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall not include in the contract price any amount for duties on supplies specifically identified in the Schedule to be accorded duty-free entry.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this clause or elsewhere in this contract, the following procedures apply to supplies not identified in the Schedule to be accorded duty-free entry:

(1) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any purchase of foreign supplies (including, without limitation, raw materials, components, and intermediate assemblies) in excess of $20,000 that are to be imported into the customs territory of the United States for delivery to the Government under this contract, either as end products or for incorporation into end products. The Contractor shall furnish the notice to the Contracting Officer at least 20 calendar days before the importation. The notice shall identify the-

(i) Foreign supplies;

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(ii) Estimated amount of duty; and

(iii) Country of origin.

(2) The Contracting Officer will determine whether any of these supplies should be accorded duty-free entry and will notify the Contractor within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Contractor’s notification.

(3) Except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, the contract price shall be reduced by (or the allowable cost shall not include) the amount of duty that would be payable if the supplies were not entered duty-free.

(d) The Contractor is not required to provide the notification under paragraph (c) of this clause for purchases of foreign supplies if-

(1) The supplies are identical in nature to items purchased by the Contractor or any subcontractor in connection with its commercial business; and

(2) Segregation of these supplies to ensure use only on Government contracts containing duty-free entry provisions is not economical or feasible.

(e) The Contractor shall claim duty-free entry only for supplies to be delivered to the Government under this contract, either as end products or incorporated into end products, and shall pay duty on supplies, or any portion of them, other than scrap, salvage, or competitive sale authorized by the Contracting Officer, diverted to nongovernmental use.

(f) The Government will execute any required duty-free entry certificates for supplies to be accorded duty-free entry and will assist the Contractor in obtaining duty-free entry for these supplies.

(g) Shipping documents for supplies to be accorded duty-free entry shall consign the shipments to the contracting agency in care of the Contractor and shall include the-

(1) Delivery address of the Contractor (or contracting agency, if appropriate);

(2) Government prime contract number;

(3) Identification of carrier;

(4) Notation "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Duty-free entry to be claimed pursuant to Item No(s) _____ [from Tariff Schedules] _____, Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States. Upon arrival of shipment at port of entry, District Director of Customs, please release shipment under 19 CFR Part 142 and notify [cognizant contract administration office] for execution of Customs Forms7501 and 7501-A and any required duty-free entry certificates.";

(5) Gross weight in pounds (if freight is based on space tonnage, state cubic feet in addition to gross shipping weight); and

(6) Estimated value in United States dollars.

(h) The Contractor shall instruct the foreign supplier to-

(1) Consign the shipment as specified in paragraph (g) of this clause;

(2) Mark all packages with the words "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and the title of the contracting agency; and

(3) Include with the shipment at least two copies of the bill of lading (or other shipping document) for use by the District Director of Customs at the port of entry.

(i) The Contractor shall provide written notice to the cognizant contract administration office immediately after notification by the Contracting Officer that duty-free entry will be accorded foreign supplies or, for duty-free supplies identified in the Schedule, upon award by the Contractor to the overseas supplier. The notice shall identify the-

(1) Foreign supplies;

(2) Country of origin;

(3) Contract number; and

(4) Scheduled delivery date(s).

(j) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in any subcontract if-

(1) Supplies identified in the Schedule to be accorded duty-free entry will be imported into the customs territory of the United States; or

(2) Other foreign supplies in excess of $20,000 may be imported into the customs territory of the United States.

(End of clause)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION (DIAR) CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction

(written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Registration (Mar 2026)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015)

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

Full Text Provisions

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(a)(2), insert a provision substantially as follows:

Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

[Insert evaluation factors in the relative order of importance. For requests for proposals, state:

Evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price/approximately equal to price/significantly less important] than price. For invitations for bids, list only price and price-related factors.] http://www.acquisition.gov/

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

1452.233-2 -- Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (Deviation)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from U.S. Fish & Wildlife, 4301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

(End of Provision)

Specifications for Twin Vee 280 STX Center Console Catamaran Marine Offshore Boat and Float-On Tandem Axle Aluminum Trailer

Model: 1431-TXCBB

Notes to Bidders:

• Vendor shall bid on both the vessel and trailer together and cannot bid only on one or the other; this shall be an all or none bid.

• All products must be new, used or refurbished products will not be accepted.

• If bidding anything other than specified, agency has the option to require certification by a marine surveyor at bidder's expense.

• If bidding other than specified, state brand and model, as applicable.

• Boat and trailer must be completed and received by Sept 30, 2026.

Dimensions/Ratings:

• Length (LOA): 28'

• Beam: 9 ' 6"

• Draft: 20"

• Transom Height: 30"

• Total Fuel Capacity: 230 gallons

• Propulsion Type: Outboard

• Maximum Horsepower: 600 HP

Hull and Deck:

• Hull Type: Center Console Power Catamaran o Twin Vee 280 STX Center Console (Photo 1)

• Vacuum-infused all-composite construction o Fiberglass and composite materials

• Class o Craft must be manufactured in accordance with ABYC guidelines and manufacturer must be member of ABYC

• Fuel Cells: (2) 115 gallon cells (230 gallons total capacity)

• Bow and Stern Tow Eyes - Stainless Steel

• High-Density PVC Rub Rail

• Exterior to have white gelcoat finish

• To include minimum five-year hull warranty, per Twin Vee Powercats Limited

Commercial Warranty

Power, Propulsion, and Steering:

• Vendor will supply two (2) Yamaha 300 HP outboards with 30" shafts (Model

Numbers: 1 x F300UCB, 1 x LF300UCB)

• Vendor to provide, mount, and install all necessary cables, rigging, controls, gauges, wiring, propellers, etc... ) for outboard motors

• Vendor to have outboards, mounted, installed, and rigged to boat manufacturer and outboard manufacturer specifications

• Vendor must have outboards registered by an authorized Yamaha dealer

• Stainless steel propellers to be provided and installed by vendor that meet engine recommended rpms for proper performance of both outboards and hull.

• Vendor to furnish and install complete hydraulic steering system (SeaStar HC6845 or equivalent), from helm to outboard motors

Deck & Deck Accessories:

• Walkable transom deck, providing access to outboards from vessel deck (Photo 2 & 3)

• Center walk-though transom door for access to walkable transom deck (Photo 2)

• Transom deck equipped with aluminum transom boarding ladder w/ handrails, located between outboards (Photo 3)

• (2) Hull access hatches located on transom deck (Photo 3)

• (1) Hinged dry storage box on foredeck with removable cushions for seating (under console windshield) (Photo 4)

• (2) Additional hinged dry storage boxes on bow with removable cushions for seating

(Photo 5)

• (1) Aluminum bench seat with backrest and rod holders (Photo 6)

• (6) 8" stainless steel pull-up cleats o 2 port/starboard bow, 2 port/starboard mid-way, 2 port/starboard stem

• Fresh water wash-down with stainless steel spigot o Minimum 13-gallon freshwater tank

• Raw water washdown

• All thru-hulls to be stainless steel

• All hinges to be stainless steel

• Grip Tek (or equivalent) - Non-Skid on all walking areas

• Stainless Steel drain covers

• (8) Stainless steel cupholders, not counting two at console

Special deck area considerations:

• Minimum 35 square feet of open deck work area, from rearmost of captain seating behind center console to where transom wall meets deck

Anchoring and Mooring:

• Anchor line guide roller at bow (Bow Roller) - Stainless Steel

• Anchor locker for storage of minimum 200' of½" diameter nylon anchor rope

• (200') of½" nylon 3-strand anchor rope with 10' of¼" anchor chain

• 141b Delta anchor (or equivalent)

T-Top & Console:

• Aluminum framed T-Top with hard top canopy o Approximate 7' 3" height from deck o Approximate 63 sq ft coverage (9' back/bow to stern x 7' side to side)

• USGS approved navigation lights and folding anchor light

• Spreader lights

• (1) Hinged dry storage box on foredeck with removable cushions for seating (under console windshield) (restated from Deck section above)

• (1) Aluminum bench seat with backrest and rod holders (Photo 6)(restated from Deck

Section above)

• Console protected by 3-sided acrylic windshield (Photo 6)

• 3-spoke polished stainless steel steering wheel w/ turning knob

• Ritchie Voyager (or equivalent) flush mount compass

• Marine Horn

• Backlit New Wire Marine (or equivalent) Rocker Switch panel with Blue Seas (or equivalent) Rocker Switches, and with USB (or USBC) and 12v receptacles

• (2) Stainless steel cupholders

• Console door w/ powder-coated aluminum frame

• Porta Potti, self-contained

• USCG approved fire extinguisher

Electrical System:

• 12V DC Electrical System:

• Battery pack - (2) group 27 starts, and 1 group 27 house bank

• On-board Battery Charger (3 bank)

• Pre-wired for 36V Trolling Motor

• Blue Sea (or equivalent) battery switches

• Backlit New Wire Marine (or equivalent) Rocker Switch panel with Blue Seas (or equivalent) Rocker Switches, and with USB (or USBC) and 12v receptacles, at console (restated from T-Top and Console Section above)

• (4) Bilge pumps (2000 gph each) (2 per sponson, tiered 1 high, 1 low) o High water alarm for bilge pump activation, installed on the electronic panel

• USGS approved navigation lights and folding anchor light (restated from T-Top and Console Section above)

• Spreader lights (restated from T-Top and Console Section above)

Navigation:

• Garmin 1243XSV w/ Airmar Bl 75M Bronze 1000W thru-hull transducer

• Garmin Phantom 18X radar o Radar mounted on hard top with highest portion not to exceed 13 feet above the ground when boat is resting on trailer (or easily adjustable for desired height).

• VHF 115 radio and antenna

• Marine Horn (restated from T-Top and Console Section above)

• Ritchie Voyager (or equivalent) flush mount compass (restated from T-Top and Console

Section above)

Trailer:

• Float-On brand Aluminum tandem torsion axle trailer, Model: 1431-TXCBB (or equivalent)

• Must fit a 28' Twin Vee 280 STX Center Console Catamaran (or equivalent)

• Equipped with ladder to access bow of boat

• 7000 lb per axle rating (torsion axles)

• GVWR: 13,500 lbs

• Tire size 235/80rl6

• Galvanized wheels

• Full-size spare tire w/ galvanized wheel, mounted to trailer with hub/bracket mount

• All aluminum front stop for catamaran hull

• Surge brake system with electric solenoid; 4 disc brakes with 13" rotors and a model 16.5 actuator

• All Stainless fasteners and hardware

• Minimum 3,2001b manual winch loaded with polyester strap

• LED trailer lights with lights fully sealed and grounded front to back

• Manual 2500 lb drop leg jack stand

• Center guides constructed of carpeted pressure treated lumber

• Couplers, winches and jack shall be constructed of corrosion resistant materials

• Trailer tongue must be equipped with 2 5/16" tongue coupler

Past Performance:

• Successful vender must provide documentation of having constructed a 25ft - 35ft fiberglass catamaran vessel, in accordance with ABYC guidelines, ABYC, in the last 12 months. Vendor must provide proof of manufacturing specified hull design for minimum of 4 years.

Delivery and Sea Trial:

• If awarded vendor and purchaser can come to terms on delivery by vendor or pick-up by purchaser. Purchaser (USFWS SELA Refuges) is located at 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445. If delivery is secured, the awarded vendor shall be responsible for delivery of vessel on trailer to the USFWS SELA Refuges Office. The awarded vendor may contact Barret Fortier, barret_fortier@fws.gov, 985-285-9054 to determine if delivery by vendor or pick-up by USFWS will occur.

• Vendor, if delivering, shall be required to spend a minimum of two hours with USFWS personnel for sea trials to demonstrate performance of vessel and provide instructions in regards to operation and functions of vessel features.

• BOAT, MOTORS, AND TRAILER MUST BE TOGETHER WITH BOAT PROPERLY

MOUNTED ON TRAILER, COMPLETE AND READY TO RUN 1N "TURN-KEY"

CONDITION.

mailto:barret_fortier@fws.gov

Photo 1. Overhead view.

Photo 2. Transom door, deck, and boarding ladder.

Photo 3. Ladder placement between engines and hull access hatches.

Photo 4. Seating in front of center console.

Photo 5. Bow with seating and storage.

Photo 6. Center console and helm with aluminum bench seating.

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