Aluminum Outboard Boats & Trailers
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services is soliciting quotations for Aluminum Outboard Boats & Trailers. This acquisition is for one 20-22 ft welded aluminum outboard boat and trailer, with an option for an additional unit, to support operations on the Columbia and Snake River systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required boats and trailers will support USDA Wildlife Services operations, including endangered salmonid protection, bird and marine mammal hazing, and Northern Pikeminnow removal activities. Key requirements include:
- One (1) 20-22 ft welded aluminum outboard boat and trailer (base).
- Option for one (1) additional boat and trailer.
- Vessels must meet technical, performance, and safety requirements detailed in the "Boat & Trailer Minimum Salient Characteristics" attachment.
- Traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is required for all items.
- Contractor must furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 441222, Boat Dealers (Size Standard: $40.0M)
- Quotation Due: May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Evaluation criteria include:
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on meeting salient characteristics, clear identification of brand/model/equal, and descriptive literature.
- Delivery: Evaluated independently.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Shipping is F.O.B. destination to USDA Wildlife Services in Moses Lake, WA. Offerors providing "or equal" items must include descriptive literature or clear references to demonstrate compliance with salient characteristics. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference.