19--SUPPLY, PROCUREMENT OF MINIMUM 30 FOOT VESSEL, W/T

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service and the SER - South MABO office in Homestead, Florida, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of a minimum 30-foot vessel equipped with twin 300 HP V8 Verado outboard engines and a trailer for operational use at Biscayne National Park. The contract, identified as solicitation number 140P5426Q0009, is structured as a Firm Fixed Price acquisition under FAR Part 13.5 for commercial items, with proposals due by April 20, 2026, and performance expected to commence on May 1, 2026, concluding by April 30, 2027. The vessel must include a dive platform, acrylic windshield, Whelen light bar, siren system, LED spotlights, Motorola APX 8500 police radio, lockable electronics box, and comprehensive battery and electrical integration, with all equipment required to meet “or equal” specifications as defined by referenced technical documents. Delivery is mandated to occur at Biscayne National Park in Homestead, Florida, with inspection and acceptance to be completed at that location by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.246-2. The award will be determined through a trade-off process, where technical capability and past performance are collectively deemed equal to or more important than price, although price remains a primary consideration. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with Buy American provisions, submit valid SAM.gov and UEI registration, and provide representations regarding prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, in alignment with Section 889 of the NDAA. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must ensure inclusion of delivery receipts and acceptance documentation. While no payment office or accounting data is specified, the Contracting Officer, Yujeiry Eusebio, is the primary point of contact for questions and contract administration. No detailed packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are provided in the available documentation, and no formal list of attachments is included. Pricing information is not stated in the solicitation, as offerors are expected to submit competitive bids under an RFQ format. The NAICS code 336612 applies to this procurement, and the contract requires adherence to a broad suite of standard FAR clauses governing