Sources Sought - Research Vessel 15 Outboard Engine replacement

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry so the government can make informed business decisions. We are seeking responses from both large and small business members of industry to include Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are highly encouraged to respond.

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is: 333618.

The related size standard is: 1500 employees.

Formal Sources Sought Response Due – 28 March 2025 at 11:00 am PDT.

Project Scope. US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District requires the replacement of the Honda VTec 225 hp outboard with a 300hp outboard engine to include all ancillary parts needed for full functionality.

The vessel is currently located in Astoria, Oregon, Government to provide delivery within 50-mile radius, outside of that radius contractor to provide transportation.

The vessel has the following characteristics

1. Length Overall 23’


2. Beam Overall 8’ 6”


3. Draft, Full Load 2’9”


4. Displacement 4,400 lbs


5. Propulsion Honda VTec 225 hp Outboard, Honda 40 hp Outboard


6. Cruise Speed 21 knots


7. Fuel Capacity 80 gallons


8. Aluminum 5086

Submission Instructions. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) with SUBJECT: Sources Sought – Research Vessel. Please email Nathean.w.stoner@usace.army.mil

Interested parties’ responses to this Sources Sought shall be limited to six (6) pages and shall include the following information:

Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE and Unique Entity ID.

Firm's business category and size: Large Business (include summary of small business participation metrics), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and at the subcontracting level, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain current for the duration of the source selection process to be eligible for award of a Government contract.