WY Buffalo Bill Boat

The Bureau of Reclamation, a civilian agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure a specialized Buffalo Bill Boat for its Missouri Basin Region operations. The solicitation calls for an Elastec Full Cabin Inlander Boat with specific technical requirements, including a 22-26 ft aluminum hull, twin 150 HP outboard engines, a fully enclosed wheelhouse, and a pusher-type device for moving wood debris. The boat must have a cargo capacity of 4,000-4,500 lbs and a 12V electrical system, along with a dual-axle trailer. The procurement will utilize tradeoff evaluation criteria, with the RFQ anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around May 30, 2025. Potential vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and can contact Natalie Oslund at noslund@usbr.gov for additional information.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors within the Boat Building (NAICS 336612) and Small Craft (PSC 1940) categories. The expected delivery date is April 30, 2026, with the boat to be delivered to the Big Horn Basin Field Office in Cody, Wyoming. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and specialized nature of the vessel suggest a potentially significant procurement investment. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of precise technical compliance, with no hard copies of the solicitation to be issued. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete requirements and ensure full SAM.gov registration prior to submitting their quotations.