E014398 Inflatable Skiff & Trailer - GLBA

The National Park Service Alaska Region seeks one Rigid Hull Inflatable multipurpose skiff and trailer for Glacier Bay National Park, with proposals due August 26, 2026 and questions due August 13. This is a 100% small business set-aside solicitation issued as a Request for Quote for commercial items.

Place of performance is Gustavus, Alaska. The vessel must be an approximately 18-foot monohull with length between 17'6" and 18'6", center console steering with metal T-top awning, twin Mercury outboard motors capable of minimum 20-knot cruising speed, and capacity for 6 people plus 800 pounds of gear. Hull construction requires 3/16-inch 5086-H116 aluminum with 100% welded seams per American Welding Society standards. The skiff must operate in cold-water bay and coastal environments including glacial ice and rocky beach landings, supporting trips from harbor operations to 100 nautical miles. Key specifications include a self-bailing diamond-plate aluminum deck, integral fuel tank providing 125-nautical-mile range, dark grey bladder-type inflatable tubes, Furuno electronics (NavNet TZT10X multifunction display, DRS2DNXT radar, 525T-PWD transducer, FA-70 Class B AIS, GP330B GPS antenna), DSC-capable VHF radio, NMEA-2000 backbone, provisions for BK Radio KNG-M150 Federal radio, LED navigation lights, windshield wipers, electric horn, grab rails, bilge pump, and comprehensive safety equipment. Delivery of a galvanized bunk trailer, complete documentation, and 3-year extended warranty on engines and control systems is required within 360 days of award. NAICS 336612 (Boat Building); PSC 1940 (Small Craft). Award will be made on best value considering technical capability and specifications compliance, experience with similar deliveries, and total price. Contracting officer: Ron Bunch, Ronald_bunch@ios.doi.gov, 907-201-7719. Quotes via email to Ronald_bunch@nps.gov. Payment through U.S. Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform System.