AK-anchorage fwfo-NRS otter raft

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring two 13-foot self-bailing inflatable rafts with frames and extensive gear to support field studies in challenging aquatic environments. The specific requirement is for NRS Otter 130 Rafts that must be capable of transporting two personnel with heavy equipment through remote locations including log jams and rocky rivers, requiring frequent stops and high maneuverability. Each raft must include detailed specifications for tube dimensions, materials, weight capacity, and valves, along with comprehensive accessories such as oars, cargo nets, tie-down straps, and pumps. The solicitation will be evaluated solely on price to identify a responsible small business source. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by September 17, 2025, and quotes must be submitted via email by September 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or specific budget ranges for the procurement. The quantity specified is exactly two rafts with their associated frames and gear packages. Performance will occur through delivery to the Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Soldotna, Alaska. Recent clarifications indicate that blue is the preferred color for the rafts though not mandatory, and vendors are requested to provide their earliest realistic delivery date as the original system-generated date of October 30, 2026, will be updated upon award.