Seaboss winch

The U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center seeks quotations for one portable, stand-alone benthic sampling winch system (brand name or equal to InterOcean Series 10031-10ELW), with proposals due July 24, 2026 and anticipated award July 31, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside exclusive to women-owned small businesses.

Place of performance is Woods Hole, Massachusetts (11 Woods Hole Road, Falmouth, MA 02540), with delivery required 90 days after order receipt. The NAICS code is 334511, Search Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,350 employees. There are no option periods.

The winch must meet comprehensive salient characteristics including a minimum 3,500-pound load capacity, 10 HP electric motor with variable speed control (0–100 ft/min), and failsafe spring-applied power-released brake system. It must accommodate 750 meters of 0.450-inch polyurethane-jacketed fiber optic cable with a minimum 7-inch bend radius and include a slip ring assembly with one single-mode fiber optic passthrough and four electrical passthroughs. Construction must be marine-grade aluminum with NEMA 4X electrical enclosure, operate from 220 VAC, 480 VAC, or 208 VAC three-phase power inputs, and feature a maximum 5-foot by 5-foot footprint with four lift points for crane operations and forklift compatibility. Offerors must provide detailed technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics. Quotations shall be submitted to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov. All vendors must be registered and active in SAM under NAICS code 334511 at time of award. Evaluation is based on technical compliance and price.