Boat Manufacturer Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The solicitation for ship and boat propulsion components is available on DIBBS on or after 05/05/2025. All responsible sources may submit an offer. The final award decision will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors. Offers must be in English and US dollars. Interested suppliers may indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination, FOB at origin. Delivery schedule is 188 days. The only approved source of supply is Reinhold, cage ****, PN **** control of technical data applies. Offerors and suppliers must have an approved JCP certification and approval by the DLA controlling authority to access export controlled data. DLA packaging requirements, tailored higher-level contract quality requirements, configuration change management, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and preservation of materials are also specified. Individual serial numbers must be etched on the propellers. Additional documents, participation criteria, process stages, cost of the dispute, deadlines for clarification and objection, exclusivity for certain types of companies, deadlines for starting services, and deadlines for total delivery of services are not mentioned.

This tender notice outlines the requirements for a one-year contract with a four-year option period for providing technical and management services for the US Coast Guard's recreational boat testing and compliance program. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting boats at manufacturer facilities, boat shows, and dealers to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The contract includes requirements for qualified personnel, project management, security, administrative procedures, training, inspection scheduling, testing, retesting, and disposal of boats. The notice also specifies deliverables, events, and deadlines. Additional documents required include a draft and final project execution plan, a compliance inspector manual, and annual training plans. The Coast Guard will provide certain documents and property. The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, safety equipment, and other facilities. The notice also includes information about travel reimbursement, progress meetings, and intellectual property rights. The tender is open to companies with the required capabilities. The response deadline is April 15, 2025.

Bid submission deadline is 2:00 PM CST on April 23, 2025. Bidders must sign the bid form and provide documentation if they are a manufacturer's authorized distributor. The bid includes specifications for custom-built airboats, engines, propellers, and boat trailers. Delivery locations are specified. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on low line-item bid, low total of line items, or any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state. Optional accessories may be awarded depending on funds availability. Preference may be given to Texas bidders, disabled veterans, and products produced in Texas. Additional documents may be required. Delivery terms must be included in the bid response. Pre-delivery inspection is required at the vendor's facility.

This notice describes a procurement for 48 units of **** marine hardware and hull items. The government does not own the data or rights to the data needed to purchase contract repair of this part from additional sources. It is uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data, and to reverse engineer the part. Award will be made only if the offeror, product service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52. 209. 1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements. Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition is subject to free trade agreements, Buy American Act, balance of payments program, and the World Trade Organization government procurement agreement and free trade agreements.