MUD boat requirement
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480025QA133
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336612 Boat Building
- PSC
- 1940 Small Craft
- Place of performance
- Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is procuring a specialized surface drive mud boat capable of operating in extremely shallow water conditions. The requirement calls for an 18-20 foot aluminum hull boat that can transit in inches of water while carrying five passengers and up to 1,050 pounds of equipment through marshlands, swamps, and over small obstructions. Key specifications include a one-piece .125 aluminum hull with performance step design, 40+ HP surface drive engine with tiller steering, 12-gallon fuel tank, and capability to reach 30 MPH top speed, all mounted on an aluminum trailer with pintle hook connection. The procurement will be evaluated using "Best Value" criteria in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures. Vendors had until September 15, 2025 at 17:00 EST to submit clarification questions, with quote submissions due by September 19, 2025 at 17:00 EST.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building). No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the available documentation. The boat must accommodate five passengers without specific seating arrangement requirements and differs from standard recreational vessels by not requiring foam floatation per Coast Guard regulations. Performance will take place at Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia, where the completed vessel must be shipped. The government has noted that funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funding is secured, with the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursing offeror costs.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The purpose of this requirement is to provide a surface drive boat that is trailer-able and capable of transiting in inches of water with a load of five passengers and up to 1050 lb of equipment. Additionally, it must be capable of navigating marshland and swamps as well traversing over stumps and small obstructions. Length overall 18-20 foot, Width 50 – 60 inches, Bottom is one piece .125 aluminum hull, Performance step hull design, Flat bow, 4’ front deck, Front hatch with under deck storage, Rear drivers stand up bar, Dual rear pod boxes, Drop deck transom, Bow rails, LED Navigation lights, Rigid LED lights, Surface drive engine 40 HP or larger, Aluminum Trailer with pintle hook connection.
Questions: Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to A1C Rebeca Ruji by email to rebeca.ruji.1@us.af.mil by 17:00 EST on 15 September 2025. Any questions received after this date may not be answered.
Quotes are due no later than 17:00 EST on 19 September 2025. No late quotes will be accepted.
Please review the attachments for more information.
Evaluation Factors: an award will be made based "Best Value" to the goverment In accordance with procedures in FAR Part 13.
09/18/2025- Please review the attached questions and answers.
DAFFARS MP5332.7
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Update #1 ·
The purpose of this requirement is to provide a surface drive boat that is trailer-able and capable of transiting in inches of water with a load of five passengers and up to 1050 lb of equipment. Additionally, it must be capable of navigating marshland and swamps as well traversing over stumps and small obstructions. Length overall 18-20 foot, Width 50 – 60 inches, Bottom is one piece .125 aluminum hull, Performance step hull design, Flat bow, 4’ front deck, Front hatch with under deck storage, Rear drivers stand up bar, Dual rear pod boxes, Drop deck transom, Bow rails, LED Navigation lights, Rigid LED lights, Surface drive engine 40 HP or larger, Aluminum Trailer with pintle hook connection.
Questions: Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to A1C Rebeca Ruji by email to rebeca.ruji.1@us.af.mil by 17:00 EST on 15 September 2025. Any questions received after this date may not be answered.
Quotes are due no later than 17:00 EST on 19 September 2025. No late quotes will be accepted.
Please review the attachments for more information.
Evaluation Factors: an award will be made based "Best Value" to the goverment In accordance with procedures in FAR Part 13.
DAFFARS MP5332.7
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR MUD BOAT.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work Mud Boat.pdf | ||
| CLS for_FA480025QA133.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation - MUD BOAT.pdf |
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