Purchase of 20 Ton Self- Propelled Transporter

The US Coast Guard is seeking to procure one 20 Ton Self-Propelled Transporter through solicitation 70Z03825QE0000059, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. This specialized hydraulic transporter will be used at the Coast Guard Academy Waterfront Division to safely move sailing vessels and power boats around the facility, featuring wireless remote-controlled operation, all-wheel steering with 35-degree turning capability, and a minimum lifting height of 12 inches. The transporter must be manufactured in the United States using US-manufactured steel, include a diesel engine of at least 36 HP, and come with comprehensive safety features including emergency shut-off switches and warning systems. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with technical acceptability evaluated based on the vendor's ability to meet specified requirements and pricing assessed for fairness and reasonableness. Quotations must be submitted via email to Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil by June 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of July 7, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors, though it targets small businesses with a size standard of 1,200 employees under NAICS code 333923. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement is structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order for a single unit of specialized marine transportation equipment. The transporter must be capable of handling boats up to 20 metric tons and operating on slopes up to 6% grade, with the vendor required to provide a 2-year/2000-hour warranty, operator training, and maintain a local sales and service representative within 100 miles of the delivery location. Performance will take place at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, where the vendor must also demonstrate at least 15 years of experience in mobile transporter manufacturing.