SOURCES SOUGHT 18FT PONTOON BOAT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB), through its 460th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify vendors capable of providing an 18ft Pontoon Boat for its Outdoor Recreation (ODR) program. This effort aims to maintain an updated watercraft fleet to support service members and their dependents. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The government requires one (1) pontoon boat with a compatible trailer. Key specifications include:
- Boat: 18-foot pontoon boat.
- Capacity: Minimum seating for 8-10 passengers.
- Motor: Outboard motor, specifically 60 HP (± 5 HP).
- Trailer: Compatible, road-legal galvanized or aluminum boat trailer equipped with a winch and tie-downs, and a spare tire.
- Accessories: Must include a shade canopy and a boat cover for storage.
- Delivery: Required within 60 days after receipt of order to Outdoor Recreation Building 1022, Buckley Air Force Base, CO 80011. The delivery driver must pass a background check for base access.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (NAICS 336612 - Boat Building).
- Purpose: To determine potential procurement methods and identify qualified vendors. This is not a solicitation, and unsolicited quotes will not be accepted.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time.
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested vendors should provide:
- Fastest delivery time after award to Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado.
- Standard commercial warranty details and any extended warranty options.
- Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS, and any applicable pre-priced contract vehicle number.
Additional Notes
Responses will inform future procurement decisions. Questions and capability statements should be submitted via email to SSgt Ethan Sullivan (ethan.sullivan@spaceforce.mil) and Lt Andrew Flamm (andrew.flamm.1@spaceforce.mil).