20--Purchase of an aluminum vessel to conduct research in the field

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Water Supply and Water Resources Division (WSWRD). To procure an aluminum vessel, trailer, engine and accessories as follows:1. Hulla. Flat Bottom / Flat Bowb. 20' lengthc. 24" Deep Sidesd. Side Ribse. 20" Transomf. 4' Diamond Plate Weep Deckg. 86" Beamh. 71.5" bottom widthi. (2)-US Coast Guard Approved Foam Pods In Rear Cornersj. 0.190 Thick Aluminum Sides & Bottomk. 0.125 Thick Diamond Plate Deck & Flooring2. 2' Bulkhead Storage Compartment w/(2)-Compartments 3. (2)-Lockable Lids On Bulkhead Storage4. Center Console with Shelf and Windshield5. Grab Rail Around Windshield6. Bench Seat Mounted Behind Console with Storage Underneath7. Hydraulic No Feed Back Steering System 8. Running Lights with 6-Gang Fuse Panel and Switch9. (2)-12 Volt Accessory Plug10. (2)-USB Plug-Ins Marine Grade11. 1100 GPH Bilge

Pump and Switch12. Chartplotter with Down View/Side View/ Transducer 13. 18-Gallon Permanent EPA Compliant Aluminum Fuel Tank14. (6)-8" Aluminum Cleats Welded15. Removable Bow Safety Railing16. (1)-8' Bimini Top/(4)-Bow W/Boot 17. (1)-2' X 2' Seat/Storage Compartment (Mounted In Front Of Console)18. (2)-2' X 2' Seat Storage Compartments (In Rear Corners)19. Battery Selector Switch20. Interior Painted with Multi-Spec Paint21. (2)-Battery/Battery Box/Tray/Strap Down Kit22. Honda 115 HP Outboard Engine BF115D1LA (Installed)a. Stainless Steel Prop23. Binnacle Control24. Main Wiring Harness25. Single Engine Key Switch26. Cables27. (5)-Gauge Set28. Instrument Harness29. Fuel/Water Separator30. Aluminum Tandem Axle Trailera. LED Marine Lightsb. Plastic Bunk Boards & Side Guidesc. Galvanized Wheelsd. (2)-4,000 lb. Galvanized Axlese. Hydraulic Surge Brakesf. Spare tire & Mounting BracketThe aluminum vessel must be manufactured in accordance with United States Coast Guard guidelines.This procurement will be conducted utilizing NAICS Code 441222 with a size standard of $32.5 million. This acquisition is being conducted as a total small business set-aside. It will be accomplished using FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The EPA anticipates awarding a single fixed price purchase order. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE SOLICITATION IS ISSUED THROUGH FEDCONNECT. The request for quotation is anticipated for release on or about July 10, 2017 and will be made available through FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net. Questions concerning this synopsis should be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the publication of this notice. Submit your questions via FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net through the message center for RFQ-OH-17-00157. Notices of any amendments to this FedBizOps synopsis, including the Requests for Quotation, will be posted using the FedConnect web portal at www.fedconnect.net. FedConnect is a web portal that connects agencies and vendors to streamline the process of doing business with the federal government. Through FedConnect contractors will be able to receive, review and respond to contract pre- and post-award actions and documents such as correspondence, request for proposals, tasking instruments and contract modifications. The use of FedConnect also furthers the EPA¿s commitment to moving towards a paperless acquisition environment by reducing its carbon footprint and conducting its business in an ecologically friendly manner. There is no charge to use FedConnect.Vendors can register with FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect technical questions please call the FedConnect Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. Telephone requests, email or fax will not be honored. Contact Information: Tyus, Renita Office Address :CPODUS Environmental Protection Agency26 West Martin Luther King DriveMail Code: NWDCincinnatiOH45268USALocation: Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division (CPOD) Set Aside: Total Small Business