Power Reel for Tow Fish, Search and Rescue

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on February 16, 2022, for the procurement of one Power Reel 200 Winch unit designated for tow fish, search and rescue operations. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications, including an aluminum extrusion frame and spool, 24-28v input voltage with 14 amps continuous and 35 amps peak output current, and dimensions of 32 inches in length, 28 inches in width, and 24 inches in height with a weight of 160 pounds. The power reel must accommodate 200 meters (650 feet) of 3/8-inch outside diameter cable or 100 meters (330 feet) of 1/2-inch outside diameter cable on its drum. A critical requirement mandates that the power reel winch be fully compatible with an ARC Explorer MK II 900/1800 side scan sonar system with GTEAC integration; any reel winch not meeting this compatibility specification will be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. Bidders must submit completed bid information demonstrating best price and best delivery terms by the deadline of March 3, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time, with all submissions subject to the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment A and any subsequent addenda. Interested vendors should contact Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007 for additional information regarding this solicitation. The shipping and billing address for the equipment is Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

The RFQ documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise classifications, or incumbent vendor information. There is no indication of existing contractor relationships or alternative infrastructure requirements beyond the mandatory compatibility with the ARC Explorer MK II 900/1800 side scan sonar system with GTEAC. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement. Vendors interested in responding should focus on demonstrating their ability to deliver equipment that precisely meets the technical specifications and, most critically, achieves full compatibility with the specified sonar system to remain eligible for consideration.