RFQ HOVERCRAFT SC.pdf
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Request for Quote Summary: FES Hovercraft
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Air Force under solicitation number FA930126Q0033 for the acquisition of one FES Hovercraft. The acquisition is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns and constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared under FAR Part 12 for commercial products. Delivery is required to Edwards Air Force Base, California within 30 to 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), with FOB Destination terms and Firm Fixed-Price contract type. The Government will make award based on best value, considering price, supply features, delivery terms, and warranty terms as evaluation criteria.
The hovercraft must meet minimum government technical requirements across seven categories: (1) an active reverse-thrust braking system capable of redirecting 50–60% of engine thrust via fly-by-wire controls; (2) minimum payload capacity of six personnel or 1,000 lbs on cushion; (3) a minimum 100 HP multi-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine with dual radiator cooling and electric start; (4) minimum cruise speed of 35 mph with calm water speed ≥45 mph and operational range of 70+ miles; (5) reliable operation from -30°F to +110°F; (6) USCG-compliant positive flotation providing ≥135% unladen displacement buoyancy with closed-cell composite urethane foam; (7) minimum 8-inch hard structure obstacle clearance with segmented finger skirts; and (8) factory-integrated emergency beacon/lightbar, siren/PA system, searchlight receptacle, and non-slip deck. All offers must be submitted in English and U.S. currency via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time. No late submissions will be accepted.
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Request for Quote (RFQ): FES Hovercraft
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA930126Q0033 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for FES Hovercraft.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• CLIN 0001:
o FES Hovercraft
• QTY:
o 1
• UNIT OF MEASURE:
o Each
(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions.
Salient Characteristics (Minimum Government Technical Requirements)
Requirement Category Minimum Acceptable Threshold (Government Minimum Need)
Braking & Maneuverability
Must feature an active reverse-thrust braking system capable of redirecting at least 50–60% of engine thrust forward via fly-by-wire/cockpit controls.
Payload Capacity Minimum passenger capacity of six (6) personnel or an operational payload of not less than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) on cushion.
Powerplant Minimum 100 HP, multi-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine with dual radiator cooling and electric start.
Speed & Endurance Minimum cruise speed of 35 mph; calm water speed greater than or equal to 45 mph; minimum operational range of 70+ miles on a standard fuel tank.
http://www.acquisition.gov/
Operating Temperature Must function reliably across an ambient range of -30°F to +110°F (-34°C to +43°C).
Buoyancy & Hull Safety
USCG-compliant positive flotation providing greater than or equal to 135% unladen displacement buoyancy with closed-cell composite urethane foam.
Terrain Clearance Minimum 8-inch hard structure obstacle clearance at operational hover power with segmented finger skirts.
Emergency Integration Factory-integrated emergency beacon/lightbar, siren/PA system, searchlight receptacle, and non-slip deck.
(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• Dates:
o Base Year: 30 ARO to 60 ARO
• Places of Delivery:
o Edwards AFB, CA 93524
• FOB:
o Destination
• Evaluation:
o Selection Criteria: Best Value
Evaluation Criteria: The RFQ contemplates the award of a fixed-price delivery order. 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. Any resulting contract of this RFQ will be awarded as Firm Fixed-Price. Quotes will be evaluated to determine best value. Price, features of the supply, delivery terms, and warranty terms are all factors to be considered when determining best value.
(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.
(Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.
52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.
(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.
(Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
(vii) OFFERS ARE DUE BY Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). All offers are to be sent via email to Contract Specialist melissa.alvarez.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer steven.confer@us.af.mil via electronic email. No late submissions will be accepted.
(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).
mailto:steven.confer@us.af.mil
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