Boat trailer for sea ARK (yukon)

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking to procure one 24-foot SeaArk workboat trailer through Request for Quotation 140G0225Q0086. The agency requires either a brand name SeaArk trailer or an equal substitute with specific technical specifications including 6-inch channel steel construction, two 6,000-pound drop center axles, electric drum brakes, submersible electrical connections, and a specialized winch stand designed for the SeaArk bow. The trailer must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 7,350 pounds and maximum carry capacity of 8,795 pounds. The solicitation will be evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable method under FAR Part 12 commercial acquisition procedures and FAR 13.5 simplified procedures. All questions must be submitted by July 9, 2025, with quotes due by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on July 11, 2025, and all correspondence must be directed to Justice Pryor at jpryor@usgs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 for boat building, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors, as this appears to be a replacement acquisition for a trailer that was damaged during the summer 2024 field season. While no specific contract value is disclosed, this is a firm fixed-price award for a single commercial trailer unit. The successful contractor will be required to deliver the trailer to the USGS Illinois Water Science Center located in Urbana, Illinois. The trailer will support the Central Midwest Water Science Center's field operations, replacing damaged equipment to maintain operational capability for water science research activities.