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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

FES Hovercraft

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FA930126Q0033Federal

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Solicitation FA930126Q0033 is a Request for Quotation for the procurement of one FES Hovercraft, designated as a small business set-aside. The requirement specifies a high-performance vessel featuring a minimum 100 HP liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine, a cruise speed of 35 mph, and a calm water speed of at least 45 mph. Key technical mandates include a payload capacity of six personnel or 1,000 lbs, an active reverse-thrust braking system capable of redirecting 50 to 60 percent of engine thrust, and USCG-compliant buoyancy of at least 135 percent unladen displacement. The craft must operate reliably between -30 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, maintain an 8-inch hard structure obstacle clearance, and include factory-integrated emergency equipment such as a beacon, siren, and searchlight receptacle. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price delivery order based on best value, evaluating price, supply features, delivery terms, and warranty terms. Delivery is required at Edwards AFB, California, within 30 to 60 days after receipt of order. All offers must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer and specialist by 10:00 AM PDT on September 17, 2026. The acquisition is governed by commercial product regulations and incorporates various FAR clauses, including the Buy American-Free Trade Agreements and prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements.

General Info

Small business set-aside for one high-performance FES Hovercraft delivered to Edwards AFB.

NAICS

336612 - Boat Building

Place of Performance

Edwards, CA, 93524, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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FA930126Q0033 - FES Hovercraft

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9301 Aftc Pzio
Contacts2 people available
OfficeEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA
Office AddressEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA
Contacts
Steven Confer
MELISSA ALVAREZ

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Request for Quote (RFQ): FES Hovercraft



(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.



Solicitation number FA930126Q0033 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for FES Hovercraft.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.



(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• CLIN 0001:
o FES Hovercraft
• QTY:
o 1
• UNIT OF MEASURE:
o Each



(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions.



Salient Characteristics (Minimum Government Technical Requirements)



Requirement Category - Minimum Acceptable Threshold (Government Minimum Need)



Braking & Maneuverability - Must feature an active reverse-thrust braking system capable of redirecting at least 50–60% of engine thrust forward via fly-by-wire/cockpit controls.
Payload Capacity - Minimum passenger capacity of six (6) personnel or an operational payload of not less than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) on cushion.
Powerplant - Minimum 100 HP, multi-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine with dual radiator cooling and electric start.
Speed & Endurance - Minimum cruise speed of 35 mph; calm water speed greater than or equal to 45 mph; minimum operational range of 70+ miles on a standard fuel tank.
Operating Temperature - Must function reliably across an ambient range of -30°F to +110°F (-34°C to +43°C).
Buoyancy & Hull Safety - USCG-compliant positive flotation providing greater than or equal to 135% unladen displacement buoyancy with closed-cell composite urethane foam.
Terrain Clearance - Minimum 8-inch hard structure obstacle clearance at operational hover power with segmented finger skirts.
Emergency Integration - Factory-integrated emergency beacon/lightbar, siren/PA system, searchlight receptacle, and non-slip deck.



(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• Dates:
o Base Year: 30 ARO to 60 ARO
• Places of Delivery:
o Edwards AFB, CA 93524
• FOB:
o Destination
• Evaluation:
o Selection Criteria: Best Value
 Evaluation Criteria: The RFQ contemplates the award of a fixed-price delivery order. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Any resulting contract of this RFQ will be awarded as Firm Fixed-Price. Quotes will be evaluated to determine best value. Price, features of the supply, delivery terms, and warranty terms are all factors to be considered when determining best value.



(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
52.225-4 - Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.203-18 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.
52.204-7 - System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.214-34 - Submission of Offers in the English Language.
52.214-35 - Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.



(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
52.204-13 - System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)
52.212-4 - Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)



(vii) OFFERS ARE DUE BY Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). All offers are to be sent via email to Contract Specialist contact@example.gov and Contracting Officer contact@example.gov via electronic email. No late submissions will be accepted.



(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).

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