Custom boat update fisheries fieldwork

A Custom, Multi-purpose Aluminum Boat and Trailer IAW attached Salient Characteristics:

The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted questions and extend quote due date until 07/16/2024 1500PST. No additional questions will be allowed.

Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency.

Under "Core Characteristics" it lists beam at 78". Is that correct? I would assume the bottom width would be the requested measurement here?
Beam is the width of the vessel, so they are analogous although bottom width isn't accurate because most vessels are narrowest at the bottom. Here, beam is the width at the widest part of the boat.

Q: Under "Lighting, Radio & Navigation" it list an LED dome light under a "T top". Further down the T top is mentioned again where an antenna should be mounted. I couldn't find where a T top was part of the boat specs in the or under "Center console Design". The drawings are not showing a T top design either so I"m wondering if that verbiage was left in there from a different boat that was specified maybe at another time?
A: The T-top is listed under the basic hull specifications.

Q: Also under "Center console Design", it lists a 36" high aluminum windshield with side windows the depth of the console for partial enclosure. I would want to clarify how this would look. Maybe these windows are part of a T top design? Or maybe they are just side windows that angle downward at a 45º angle and stop at the aft edge of the top of the console which then they would be triangular shaped.
A: Good question, they could either be triangular shaped, or be a rectangle which is as tall as the windshield, and as wide as the depth of the console (e.g., 36 inches by ~12-24 inches)

Q: Under "Additional Features", it lists the Smith Root APEX control box. Also a boom kit. It says that these will be mounted by the manufacturer. Is that referring to the boat builder manufacturer or Smith Root themselves. Of note, typically Smith Root installs their products after we the boat builder delivers the boat.
A: If the boat builder manufacturer is able to work directly with Smith Root to install the control box and booms prior to delivery that is preferred.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0324Q0193.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024.

Evaluation Factor: trade-off.

Small business set-aside.

NAICS: 336612, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, 1,000.

Delivery Address: USGS, 3115 Ramco St, Suite 180, West Sacramento CA 95691.

Delivery Date for Estimate only: 06/01/2025 or earlier.

FOB destination requested.

Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.

USGS is tax-exempt.

Offerors must submit sufficient documentation to demonstrate their capability to perform the required services. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.

Please submit the following documents:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 check marks and signature
2. Firm, fixed price quote
3. Technical submission including drawing and product specifications
4. Place of manufacturing
5. System for Award Management UEI

Attached Pages:
Salient characteristics and example drawings, 7 pages
889 Certification Document, require check mark and signature, 2 pages
Clauses and Provisions, 18 pages

Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 06/19/2024, 1500 PST.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 06/27/2024, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.