Safe Boat and Trailer
Air Force and Space Force · FA4830 23 CONS CC
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation FA483026Q0081 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 29, 2026 · this noticeSolicitation
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What the notice says
This is a solicitation for commercial items in accordance with (IAW) format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation being issued for the requirement described herein. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either … (show all)
before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Moody AFB is looking for vendor capable of providing a 25-Foot commercial-grade rigid-hull, fiberglass-reinforced law enforcement patrol vessel with dual outboard propulsion engines, electronic/navigation system, law enforcement lighting, custom operational accessories and an aluminum trailer. The vessel will be utilized by Port Moody AFB tactical and law enforcement units to conduct waterborne security, patrol, interdiction, and search and-rescue operations in austere coastal and harbor environments. The following characteristics are as follows: Hull Design & Construction: - Must feature an unsinkable hull design utilizing commercial-grade fiberglass construction with high-density foam flotation. - Self-bailing deck cockpit with integrated scuppers. - Minimum cockpit interior freeboard of 28 inches. - Heavy-duty rubrail and heavy-duty rub strakes (angle mount) for structural defense during close-quarters maneuvers and docking. - Stainless steel cutwater guard to protect the keel during shallow or rocky operations. - Length overall (LOA) of approximately 25 feet to balance stability and maneuverability in harbors and coastal zones. Propulsion & Fuel System: - Dual outboard configuration: Dual 225 HP V6 CMS DTS (Digital Throttle & Shift) engines (minimum total 450 HP) to ensure high-speed transit and operational redundancy. - Fuel capacity: Minimum 172-gallon integrated under-deck fuel tank. - Engine guard / crash rail installed around the outboards to prevent damage during tactical boarding or collisions. - Hydraulic tilt steering system with recessed electric trim tabs. Tactical & Mission Equipment: - Heavy-Duty Tow Post: Bow-mounted towing eye and a heavy-duty stern-mounted tow post with storage (must delete standard stern seating to maximize operational deck space). - Weapon Storage: Integrated weapon storage solutions, including a 36-inch aluminum leaning post with built-in secure weapon storage and an associated protective canvas cover. - Scuba Storage: Custom-mounted scuba cylinder rack capable of securing a minimum of four (4) SCUBA bottles, plus integrated rod holders at the helm seat and stern deck. Navigation & Communications Electronics: - Primary Display: Minimum 16" Simrad NSO EVO3S (or functional equivalent) multi-function electronics and navigation display package. - Radar: Simrad Dome HALO24 (or functional equivalent) high-definition marine radar system mounted to the hardtop. - Sonar: 1kW thru-hull transducer for precision depth and sub-surface imaging. - VHF Radio: Marine VHF radio system (Simrad RS40 or functional equivalent) with external antenna. - Thermal Night Vision: Pan-Tilt-Zoom thermal night vision camera system (M332-30HZ or functional equivalent) integrated with the primary display (hardtop-mounted). Law Enforcement & Tactical Lighting: - Emergency Lighting: Whelen (or functional equivalent) law enforcement emergency marine lighting package (Cenator 36" hardtop-mounted lightbar) featuring high-intensity LED lights, siren, and speaker system. Configured with RED/Amber tactical lighting. - Searchlight: Hardtop-mounted ACR remote-controlled spotlight (minimum 200,000 candlepower) operated from the console helm. - Tactical Underwater Lights: Minimum of three (3) blue LED high-intensity underwater transom lights for low-visibility operations and tactical diving support. Consoles, Shelter & Comfort: - Center console configuration with protective hardtop frame, electronic box (E-box), and integrated windshield wiper. - Leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest for the helm operator. - Full weather wing curtains (attaching to the hardtop) to protect operators from inclement weather. - Bow area seat cushions with forward console base and backrest for transport and rescue personnel. - Reversible helm seat with raw water plumbing (fill and drain capability). Required Accessories & Covers The vessel package must include the following custom-fit protective canvas covers and operational support gear to maintain readiness: -One (1) 36" Leaning Post / Weapon Storage canvas cover (Black). -One (1) Console protective cover (Black). -One (1) Leaning Post cover (Black). -One (1) integrated battery charging system with a heavy-duty battery package (minimum three (3) GR31 AGM marine-grade batteries) and two (2) fire extinguishers. -One (1) complete anchor package (marine-grade anchor, chain, and line rated for vessel size). Trailer Requirements -Type: Heavy-duty, dual-axle aluminum boat trailer (specifically designed to fit a 25-foot rigid commercial hull). -Brakes & Lights: Integrated marine-grade braking system and waterproof LED road lighting. -Capacity: Sized appropriately to support the dry weight of the vessel, dual engines, fuel load, and mission equipment. Warranty and Delivery -Hull Warranty: Minimum ten (10) year limited commercial hull warranty. -Engine Warranty: Manufacturer standard commercial warranty for dual outboards. -Manuals: Complete set of digital operator, parts, engine, and electronics maintenance manuals. -Delivery: Inland freight and handling included to the designated Port Moody AFB drop-off point. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. All questions or comments related to this Sources Sought shall be directed to the Contract Specialist, SSgt Kevin Goris at kevin.goris@us.af.mil
Who won similar work
7 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 336612.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRON HORSE LOGISTICS Durango CO 81301 USA | 1 | $50.0M | Jun 12, 2026 |
| BLANE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | 1 | $50.0M | Jun 12, 2026 |
| QUANTICO TACTICAL INCORPORATED | 1 | $50.0M | Jun 12, 2026 |
| VICTORY PROCUREMENT SERVICES LLC | 1 | $50.0M | Jun 12, 2026 |
| LIGHT AS AIR BOATS LLC | 1 | $50.0M | Jun 12, 2026 |
| FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC | 1 | $86K | Apr 21, 2025 |
| AIR CRUISERS COMPANY | 1 | $33K | Jan 10, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Jun 12, 2026LIGHT AS AIR BOATS LLC$50.0MWatercraft Targets MATOC(s)
- Jun 12, 2026BLANE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.$50.0MWatercraft Targets MATOC(s)
- Jun 12, 2026IRON HORSE LOGISTICS Durango CO 81301 USA$50.0MWatercraft Targets MATOC(s)
- Jun 12, 2026QUANTICO TACTICAL INCORPORATED$50.0MWatercraft Targets MATOC(s)
- Jun 12, 2026VICTORY PROCUREMENT SERVICES LLC$50.0MWatercraft Targets MATOC(s)
- Apr 21, 2025FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC$86KNAF - Pontoon Boats and Trailers
- Jan 10, 2025AIR CRUISERS COMPANY$33KStandard Component Maintenance Manual (SCMM) service repack inspection, maintenance, and repair of 9-person (AC-9) evacuation life rafts
Competitive landscape
For the 7 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.