Electrofishing boat - USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Annapolis, MD

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services is seeking to procure a fully integrated scientific electrofishing boat system specifically designed for invasive catfish control in the Chesapeake Bay. The solicitation requires a purpose-built vessel with marine-grade aluminum hull measuring 18-21 feet, integrated electrofishing system with advanced features including data logging, GPS, emergency shutoff capabilities, and a sunlight-readable display, along with a commercial-grade inverter generator, outboard motor (90-200 HP), and dual-axle trailer. Vendors must demonstrate technical compliance with government requirements and provide comprehensive training and one-year technical support post-delivery, while ensuring adherence to U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, OSHA, and state boating regulations. The government will evaluate proposals on a price-only basis among technically sufficient quotations that meet all specified requirements. Quotations must be submitted via email to paige.francis@usda.gov by 5:00 PM EST on September 17, 2025, with separate attachments for price proposals and representations and certifications.

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, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a single purchase for one electrofishing boat system, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement timeline indicates immediate delivery requirements following contract award, with the successful vendor responsible for turnkey delivery including all training and support services. Performance will occur at the delivery location of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services facility at 1568 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21409, with the boat system intended for operational use in the Chesapeake Bay region for invasive species management activities.