Shallow-Water Boat with Trailer

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a shallow-water boat with trailer for delivery to Athens, Georgia no later than December 30, 2026, with written quotations due September 9. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside; Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) status is also eligible.

Place of performance and delivery is Athens, Georgia (325 Devils Ford Road, Athens, Georgia 30605). The boat must be a 16-foot flat-bottom tunnel hull aluminum construction with heavy gauge marine-grade aluminum (3/16-inch bottom, 1/8-inch sides with welded ribs), center console configuration, front deck with aluminum safety railing meeting USGS standards (minimum 105 centimeters high, capable of withstanding 200-pound side thrust), and configured to support an aluminum live well (2 ft x 3 ft x 18 inches), bilge pump, generator, and sufficient floatation for electrofishing equipment and up to three adults. The boat must accommodate installation of a Smith Root Apex electrofishing system and navigation lights. A galvanized trailer with plastic bunks and spare tire is required. The government will furnish a Yamaha F60JB 60/40 jet motor, controls, steering, battery, and fuel tank. Transportation responsibility for parts depends on contractor location: the government handles transportation if the contractor facility is within 400 miles of Athens; otherwise, the contractor is responsible.

NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) applies; the size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC code is 1940 (Small Craft). Award is anticipated for September 14. Evaluation criteria are price and technical acceptability, with award to the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. Quotations must reference RFQ 140G0126Q0272 and be submitted to Contracting Officer Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov. Contractors must be registered at SAM.gov.