Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a solicitation for American-made swift water rescue boats designed for fire service use in environments like rivers and bays. Each boat must have a rigid floor, carry up to 6 persons with a 1,918 lb payload, be 13 feet 9 inches long, and weigh under 289 lbs empty. Specific requirements include two lateral stabilizers, a black color, and construction from hypalon fabric. A mandatory white lettering plaque reading "FORT HOOD FIRE RESCUE" must be glued to both sides. The performance location is implied to be Fort Hood.