Fort Randall Custom Shallow - Water Boat and Trailer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking a custom shallow-water boat, motor, and trailer package under solicitation W9128F26QA063 for use in the Fort Randall Project to support monitoring of threatened and endangered bird species in the shallow, debris-laden waters of the middle Missouri River. The requirement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively open to small businesses, with the NAICS code 336612 for boat building. The vessel must be custom fabricated to meet stringent operational needs including a 150 HP EFI four-stroke outboard engine with a 6-inch hydraulic jack plate, a compliant trailer meeting DOT federal safety regulations, and full compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and NMMA certification standards. The design and construction must strictly adhere to the order of precedence defined by the Unabridged Detailed Specification, Condensed Specification Summary, and Appendix A Visual Reference Drawings, ensuring precision in build, performance, and safety. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and supervision to complete the package and deliver it turn-key by October 30, 2026, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maintenance Facility at 113 Randall Creek Road, Pickstown, SD 57367. Delivery includes a complete set of operation and maintenance manuals, a bill of sale and title, and proper marking with U.S. Coast Guard required signage and capacity placards. The boat must pass a float test upon delivery and be fully operational without further modification. Bidders must submit a primary bid compliant with all specifications and are encouraged to include alternative proposals with engineering rationale as separate line items. The award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff evaluation under FAR 512.212-2, considering factors such as design and construction quality, warranty, past performance, price, delivery time, and added features—not by lowest price alone. Payment is conditioned upon government acceptance following delivery and receipt of a proper invoice, with funds disbursed within 30 days. The vendor must be SAM-registered with a DUNS number, authorized by the engine and vessel manufacturer, and must provide monthly construction photos to the contracting officer’s representative. A 12-month warranty from the date of delivery is mandatory and must be clearly described in the proposal.