Custom Buoy Manufacturing and Supply

The contract calls for the manufacture and delivery of a single custom marine buoy designed for long-term deployment at the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam, with all components required to meet commercial item standards and withstand demanding environmental conditions over an extended operational lifespan. The buoy must be engineered for durability in aquatic settings, ensuring reliable performance under variable water conditions, weather exposure, and prolonged submersion without degradation. All manufacturing processes and materials must comply with established industry benchmarks for quality and reliability, while also accommodating the specific operational needs of the deployment site. This is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside classification, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the NAICS code 336612 indicating the industry pertains to boat building and marine vessel manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, and responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Great Plains Regional Office within the Department of the Interior, and performance will occur at the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam location. Although no point of contact or detailed address is provided, the official solicitation can be accessed through the SAM.gov portal for further technical requirements and submission guidelines.