J--Marine Trailer Repair

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140G0326Q0095 makes the following changes:

• Purpose: Provides formal responses to industry questions to clarify technical requirements and extends the solicitation closing date.

• Solicitation Closing Date Extended: The closing date is extended to May 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Existing Offerors: Quotes already received will be considered. Previous offerors can submit a revised quote or confirm their existing quote remains valid. If no revised quote is received by the new deadline, the original quote will be evaluated.

• Questions and Answers:

  • Axle Manufacturer/Part Numbers: Original axles were 9,000 lb Dexter axles. The requirement is for new 10,000 lb capacity axles. Original axles had oil-filled hubs converted to grease with a Bearing Buddy system.
  • Braking System: The braking system is electric-over-hydraulic.
  • Brake Size/Specification: The existing system uses Kodiak disc brakes for a 13" rotor. The Government will accept vendor recommendations for brake size and specifications, provided they are appropriate for 10,000 lb capacity axles and a 25,000 lb vessel load. Vendors must include specifications in their technical quote.

• Period of Performance: The period of performance is May 18, 2026, to August 16, 2026.

• Solicitation closing date.

• Technical requirements (clarified via Q&A).

• Period of Performance.

• The proposal deadline has been extended to May 12, 2026.

• Offerors are advised to review the Q&A for updated technical requirements.

• Offerors must sign and return a copy of this amendment with their submission to acknowledge receipt.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and/or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.202(b) and 5.101(c). It seeks a firm fixed-price purchase order, subject to the Service Contract Act, for the comprehensive rebuilding of a 10-year-old oversized marine boat trailer for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC). The objective is to restore structural integrity, modernize mechanical systems, and improve reliability and safety for scientific operations.

• Rebuild Scope: Full mechanical and structural rebuild of the oversized marine boat trailer.

• Axles: Replace existing 9,000 lb axles with three (3) new, 10,000 lb capacity spring axles with disc brakes. Axles must be marine-rated, corrosion-resistant, and compatible with the trailer's frame and load profile.

• Bearings and Hubs: Convert new axles with "Air-Tight" 10k pressurized and sealed hub protection kit.

• Braking System: Replace with new disc brake components compatible with 10,000 lb axles.

• Wheels and Tires: Inspect existing; replace if worn, damaged, or unsuitable for the higher axle load.

• Suspension: New springs with complete axle assembly.

• Electrical System: Inspect and replace as needed to ensure full DOT compliance, using sealed submersible components where possible.

• Bunks and Hull Support Structures: Inspect and reuse intact components; replace elements compromising safe transport or structural support. Replace plastic fender covers with rigid fenders.

• Safety Equipment: Inspect and reuse winch, breakaway brake system, safety chains, and tie-down hardware if in good condition and compliant; replace defective or worn parts.

• Coatings: Strip and reapply marine-grade protective coatings; inspect and reuse structurally sound stainless or galvanized hardware.

• Deliverables:

  • One (1) rebuilt oversized marine boat trailer.
  • One (1) inspection and certification report.
  • One (1) post-rebuild operational checklist and test log.
  • One (1) detailed parts and service documentation package.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from contract award (estimated 05/01/2026 to 07/31/2026).

• Government Furnished Property: One (1) oversized marine boat trailer (estimated value $30,000).

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on 04/27/2026, 0800 PD.

• Submission Requirements: Signed SF-18, firm fixed-price quote, relevant technical information including experience, and SAM UEI number.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with Past Performance being a key consideration. Offerors must submit at least three references.

• This solicitation is a "Small business set aside."

• The USGS will arrange delivery of the marine trailer upon award.

• All rebuild work will be performed at the contractor's facility.

• Documentation to be provided in both digital (PDF) and hard copy formats.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the requirement section of the original solicitation. The original requirement for "whole-rock strontium-hafnium-lead-neodymium isotope analyses" from the USGS GMEG Science Center has been changed to a requirement for the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center to perform "a full rebuild of an oversized marine trailer."

• Requirement section on page 1 of the solicitation.

• All other information in the solicitation remains unchanged.

• Offerors are instructed to return only the AMENDED sf18 form with their quotes.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 05/01/2026 to 07/31/2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains images of a trailer intended for review, likely related to a government procurement opportunity. The images provide visual details of the trailer's components, such as the axle, suspension, wheels, and fenders, as well as a broader view of a boat being transported on a trailer.

• Close-up views of trailer undercarriage components (axle, leaf springs, wheel).
• Images of trailer fenders and wheels.
• A full view of a boat secured on a trailer.
• Text overlay on one image reads "USGS SURVEYD PARK GAR TUFF TRAILER.COPY".

These images serve as visual documentation for a potential opportunity. Bidders may need to use these visuals to understand the type of equipment involved, assess its condition, or confirm specifications if the opportunity relates to the procurement, maintenance, or transportation of such trailers or the boat shown.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and/or services to rebuild an oversized marine boat trailer for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC). The objective is to restore the trailer's structural integrity, modernize critical mechanical systems, and improve reliability and safety for ongoing scientific operations.

• Rebuild Scope: Complete mechanical and structural rebuild of a 10-year-old oversized marine boat trailer.

• Axles: Remove existing 9,000 lb axles and replace with three (3) new, 10,000 lb capacity spring axles with disc brakes. Axles must be marine-rated, corrosion-resistant, and compatible with the trailer's frame. They should be supplied without hubs installed.

• Bearings and Hubs: Convert new axles with "Air-Tight" 10k pressurized and sealed hub protection kit.

• Braking System: Replace with new disc brake components compatible with 10,000 lb axles.

• Wheels and Tires: Inspect existing wheels and tires; reuse if they meet DOT standards and are in acceptable condition, otherwise replace.

• Suspension: New springs with complete axle assembly.

• Electrical System: Inspect and replace as needed to ensure full DOT compliance, using sealed submersible components where possible.

• Bunks and Hull Support: Inspect and reuse or replace components to ensure structural integrity and safe transport.

• Safety Equipment: Inspect and reuse or replace winch, breakaway brake system, safety chains, and tie-down hardware.

• Coatings: Strip and reapply marine-grade protective coatings; reuse structurally sound stainless or galvanized hardware.

• Deliverables:

  • One (1) rebuilt oversized marine boat trailer.
  • One (1) inspection and certification report.
  • One (1) post-rebuild operational checklist and test log.
  • One (1) detailed parts and service documentation package.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed-price purchase order, subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from contract award (estimated 05/01/2026 to 07/31/2026).

• Government Furnished Property: One (1) oversized marine boat trailer (estimated value $30,000).

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on 04/27/2026, 0800 PD.

• Submission Instructions: Submit signed SF-18, firm fixed-price quote, relevant technical information including experience, and SAM UEI number via email to amberry@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Past performance will also be considered.

• Small business set-aside is planned.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR provisions and clauses by reference. Offerors are cautioned to review these carefully.

• USGS will arrange delivery of the marine trailer upon award.

• Work will be performed at the contractor's facility.