20--CA - BOAT, MOTOR, TRAILER COMBO - SOM

The USGS Cooperative Research Units in Reston, Virginia, requesting a jetboat, motor, and trailer combination under solicitation number 140G0126Q0178, seeks to acquire a vessel equal to or larger than 18 feet in length with a 60-inch bottom width, powered by a 4-stroke Mercury 80hp jet engine, and a trailer equipped with all necessary towing accessories including tie straps, lights, and a winch. This equipment is essential for field operations supporting the California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s fisheries management and aquatic science research, particularly in freshwater systems, while also aiding the Bureau of Reclamation’s Klamath Falls area office in fulfilling regulatory duties. The procurement is structured as a combined Request for Quotation with a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 336612, meaning only certified small business concerns are eligible to respond. All submissions must be received via email as a single PDF document by 1:00 PM EST on June 26, 2026, with mandatory inclusion of business size classification, SAM UEI, country of manufacture, and a completed signed SF-18. The award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical acceptability determined by full compliance with all specifications and inclusion of all required documentation. The contract requires delivery of the jetboat, trailer, and motor within 45 days of award, with each item subject to government inspection and acceptance before payment. Nonconforming items must be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the government, and acceptable remedies for uncorrectable defects include equitable price adjustments. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System, with strict formatting requirements including contract number, line item, description, quantity, unit price, shipping details, and taxpayer identification number where applicable. Payment will follow the Prompt Payment Act and 5 CFR Part 1315 regulations. Contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain active representation and certification status, comply with Buy American provisions, and adhere to federal laws including those on procurement integrity, kickbacks, contract work hours, and combating human trafficking. The contracting officer, Brian Baker, is the sole point of contact for submissions and inquiries, with no phone calls accepted after the deadline. All offerors must disclose use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and the contractor assumes no liability for consequential damages absent an express warranty.