CA - BOAT, MOTOR, TRAILER COMBO - SOM

The contract calls for the purchase of a jetboat at least 18 feet long with a minimum bottom width of 60 inches, equipped with a 4-stroke Mercury 80 horsepower jet engine or larger, along with a trailer and necessary towing accessories such as tie straps, lights, and a winch. This equipment is intended to support the California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit's field programs, facilitating the sampling of fish and associated habitats in diverse freshwater environments. The research aims are linked to fisheries management, aquatic science studies, resource conservation, and assisting the Bureau of Reclamation’s Klamath Falls area office in regulatory roles. Issued by the USGS Cooperative Research Units based in Reston, VA, under the Department of the Interior, the contract is a total small business set-aside solicitation with a NAICS code of 336612. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The purchase supports ecosystem research objectives within the Ecosystems Mission Area, and the point of contact for the solicitation is Brian Baker.