SOURCES SOUGHT
19 -- 19--Sources Sought Notice - Inflatable Shallow-Water Jet Boat, Motor, and Trailer
- Notice Date
- 4/9/2026 11:12:57 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336612
— Boat Building
- Contracting Office
- FWS, IT SERVICES Falls Church VA 22041 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22041
- Solicitation Number
- DOIFFBO260060
- Response Due
- 4/23/2026 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/08/2026
- Point of Contact
- Aragon, Lorenzo, Phone: 5052486627
- E-Mail Address
-
lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov
(lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov)
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Inflatable Shallow-Water Jet Boat, Motor, and Trailer U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Anchorage Fisheries Branch THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY 1. NOTICE TYPE This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this notice. No proposals are being requested or accepted. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response. 2. PURPOSE The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Anchorage Fisheries Branch, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing an inflatable shallow-water tunnel�hull jet boat, 115/80 HP jet motor, and boat trailer that meet or exceed the specifications described in the Draft Requirements section. This market research will assist the Government in determining: - Availability of qualified sources - Commercial capability to meet the requirement - Potential for a small�business set�aside - Industry feedback regarding specifications and delivery 3. BACKGROUND The Anchorage Fisheries Branch uses shallow�water jet boats to support fisheries research in remote and shallow waterways throughout Alaska. The equipment supports mission�critical conservation and management objectives. The draft Statement of Work outlines the need for a durable, inflatable, shallow�water jet boat capable of supporting remote field operations. 4. DRAFT REQUIREMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 4.1 Inflatable Tunne-�Hull Jet Boat - Inflatable jet boat with tunnel hull engineered for jet-drive outboard integration - Approx. 5.5 meters length - Approx. 2.2 meters width - Example model: Solar SJT 555 or equivalent 4.2 Jet Motor (115/80 HP) - 115 HP at power head / 80 HP at the jet - Tiller controls - Motor must be installed on boat prior to delivery 4.3 Boat Trailer - Trailer configured for inflatable vessels - Must include three (3) bunks sized for the specified boat 4.4 Delivery - Delivery address: Anchorage Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office 4700 BLM Road, Anchorage, AK 99507 5. REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM INDUSTRY Interested vendors are invited to submit a capability statement addressing the following: 1. Company Information - Name, address, UEI, CAGE, point of contact - Business size and socioeconomic status 2. Technical Capability - Ability to meet or exceed all specifications - Identification of proposed product(s) and model(s) - Technical literature or spec sheets - Explanation of equivalency if offering an alternative 3. Delivery Capability - Estimated lead times 4. Past Performance - Experience providing similar vessels, motors, or trailers 5. Market Feedback - Comments on specifications - Identification of capable manufacturers - Suggestions for refinement of requirements 6. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Responses shall be submitted via email to: Lorenzo Aragon Email: Lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov Subject Line: Sources Sought Response � Inflatable Jet Boat � DOIFFBO250060 Response Deadline: Thursday April 23, 2026, 5PM EST Requested capability statements should be no more than 10 pages. 7. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS - This notice is issued for market research only. - The Government is not obligated to award a contract or proceed with a solicitation. - Respondents will not receive individualized feedback or evaluations. - All proprietary information must be clearly marked.
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- Record
- SN07775176-F 20260411/260409230052 (samdaily.us)
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