Yell fish fishing vessel

The National Park Service is conducting market research on a custom research vessel and associated equipment for delivery to Yellowstone National Park, with responses due by June 19, 2026 at 5 PM EST. This is a Request for Information only and will not result in an award.

NPS seeks one new, fully operational 34-foot aluminum welded research vessel (WorkSkiff Commander Series or equal) paired with a heavy-duty boat trailer, delivered within 12 months of award. The vessel must be model year 2025 or newer with zero use, all OEM components, and never previously titled or registered. Hull construction must use aluminum alloy (5086-H116/5052-H32), twin 250 HP Honda iST 4-stroke outboards, 250-gallon fuel capacity, enclosed work cabin and deckhouse, gill-net lifter, hydraulic power pack, navigation and DC electrical systems, and bilge and safety equipment. All construction must meet or exceed ABYC and ABS standards for commercial aluminum vessels. The contractor must provide a 10-year structural hull warranty, 1-year workmanship warranty on all components, and on-water operational training for up to 12 NPS employees (minimum 2 hours). The trailer must be fully welded, hot-dip galvanized (Tuff Trailer commercial specifications or better), triple-axle, goose-neck configuration, 17,200 lb. galvanized load capacity, Bearing Buddy system, electric-over-hydraulic braking, and 3,500 lb. winch. Contractor-provided transportation, logistics, and delivery to Mammoth Supply Center, Mammoth, Wyoming are required. Respondents should submit capability statement, technical specifications comments, production/delivery timeline, cost estimate, and company information including GSA Schedule status, SAM UEI, and NAICS 336612 business classification. Contact Rebecca Hayes at rebecca_hayes@ios.doi.gov.