WI-UPR MS RIV NAT - Custom Air-boat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a custom airboat, trailer, and delivery/installation services for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, with quotes due August 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery is Onalaska, Wisconsin. The hull must be constructed entirely of Marine Grade 5086 alloy aluminum with no splicing, measuring 18 feet by 8.5 feet, with a 0.250-inch bottom, 0.125-inch sides, and 29-inch depth at rear, reinforced with five heavy-duty 2-by-2-inch T-bars, two additional 2-by-3-inch T-bars, and a 2.5-by-3-inch I-beam mid-ship brace. The engine specification calls for either a Marine LSX 525 horsepower Levitator or Marine Power 6.6 525 hp engine with a 3-year warranty, paired with a Century Drive CH3 2.3:1 reduction unit and an 86-inch Sensenich 3-blade composite propeller. Additional equipment includes dual 24M1000 marine batteries, a 50-gallon diesel fuel tank, Coast Guard-approved running lights, LED driving lights, flashing cage lights, flood lights, a Garmin 943 xsv GPS with NEMA 2000 connectivity, four-point rubber-mounted stainless steel engine stand, two executive bucket seats with heat options, a 3-man bench, dual 2000 GPH RULE GOLD bilge pumps, 4-person wireless intercom headsets, and a fully welded tandem-axle aluminum trailer with stainless steel fenders, galvanized wheels, triple rear rollers, a 2800-pound 2-speed winch, and 2500-pound front lift dolly. Period of performance runs August 18 through November 30, 2026. The NAICS code is 336612, Boat Building, with a 1,000-employee size standard. Award will be firm-fixed-price to the responsible quoter offering best value considering technical specifications, lead time, past performance, and price. Contractor must provide manufacturer manuals and warranty documentation prior to USFWS acceptance.