CTB SW boat

The U.S. Geological Survey Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center seeks to purchase a 16–17-foot shallow-draft aluminum Jon boat with outboard motor and trailer, with proposals due September 15 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This is a women-owned small business set-aside under NAICS 336612 (Boat Building), with a 1,000-employee size standard.

Delivery is required by October 1, 2026, to the USGS office at 1505 Ferguson Lane, Austin, Texas. The boat must feature a tunnel-style hull with a 6–7-foot beam, accommodate up to three adult passengers and equipment totaling 1,300 pounds, and include marine-grade aluminum construction with MIG welding and stainless steel fastening throughout. The primary motor specification calls for a 70–75 horsepower four-stroke outboard engine (Yamaha 70 HP preferred) with hydraulic jack plate, hydraulic steering, digital tachometer and hour meter, and electronic fuel injection. The electrical system must include two battery trays, LED navigation lights compliant with U.S. Coast Guard standards, a 12-volt air horn, bilge pump with auto float switch, dual-USB outlet, and 12-volt power receptacle. A secondary manual jack plate shall accommodate a clamp-on 10 horsepower motor. The aluminum trailer must include Dexter torsion suspension, DOT-approved LED lighting, manual strap winch, safety chain, and spare tire suitable for towing behind a half-ton pickup truck.

Offerors must submit one electronic copy with three required tabs: Tab A (completed Standard Form 1449 with original signature and UEI), Tab B (itemized pricing), and Tab C (technical capability responses including manufacturer descriptive literature by model number, line-by-line specification compliance explanations, and warranty documentation). All offerors must be registered in SAM before award. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026. Questions are due September 13. Quotations should be submitted to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.