MI alpena fisheries frame fabrication for raft

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to design and custom fabricate a removable modular platform frame for a Wing P4.7 Watercraft at the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. The solicitation, numbered 140FS225Q0034, requires a detailed 3D design model for pre-approval and fabrication using specific materials including 5052 aluminum plate and 6061 tubular frame members. Quotes are due by January 10, 2025, at 1700 EST, with the contract period of performance spanning from February 3, 2025, to June 1, 2025. Award will be determined using a best value approach, with technical requirements and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Contractors must submit quotes via email to jeremy_riva@fws.gov on Standard Form 1449, and any subcontractors must be disclosed in the submission.

The opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. The watercraft frame specifications include precise measurements for a 15'5" vessel with specific design elements such as a raised tread plate bow work deck, a removable 42" safety rail, and mounting points for various technical equipment. The frame must accommodate the watercraft's 6'5" outside beam, have 5 internal chambers, and provide 38.32 square feet of usable deck space. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a complex fabrication project. Performance will occur at the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, with the contractor expected to deliver a highly specialized marine equipment frame meeting precise government specifications.