19--Sources Sought Notice - Inflatable Shallow-Water Jet Boat, Motor, And Trailer

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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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Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel, Solar, Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial, Residential