32' research vessel (aluminum landing craft) AK

The National Park Service Alaska Regional Office is soliciting quotes for a 32-foot aluminum research vessel and trailer for Glacier Bay National Park, with a solicitation number of 140P9725Q0019. The procurement seeks a high-speed landing craft research vessel with specific technical requirements, including twin diesel stern drive engines, advanced navigation systems, and multiple optional features such as a hydraulic drum windlass and deck awning. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit documentation demonstrating technical capability, past performance references, and a detailed price schedule. The government will evaluate offers based on a best value approach, considering technical capability, past performance, and total price. Key dates include vendor questions being accepted through May 23, 2025, with the solicitation period open from May 1, 2025, to June 2, 2025, and the final quote submission deadline extended to June 16, 2025, at 1700 hours Eastern Daylight Time.

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 for Boat Building, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The estimated period of performance spans from June 16, 2025, to June 15, 2027, with the vessel to be delivered to Glacier Bay National Park in Gustavus, Alaska within 720 days of award. The vessel specifications include a 32-foot length, 11-foot beam, 4,000-pound weight capacity, and comprehensive technical requirements covering hull construction, wheelhouse configuration, electrical systems, and safety equipment. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation includes base and optional line items with potential additional costs for features like a hydraulic drum windlass and deck awning. The contract includes a three-year full coverage warranty on engines and control systems, emphasizing the government's focus on quality and long-term performance of the research vessel.