61--CO-LAW ENFORCEMENT-OUTBOARD MOTOR
ID: 140FS226Q0015Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

PSC

MOTORS, ELECTRICAL (6105)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a 200 hp outboard motor for law enforcement patrol boats operating on Montana's lakes and rivers. The procurement involves a firm-fixed-price contract for one motor, which must meet specific technical requirements, including compatibility with Smartcraft, and include necessary installation components and labor. This acquisition is critical for enhancing law enforcement capabilities in the region, ensuring effective patrols over long distances in various water conditions. Interested parties must submit their quotes by January 2, 2026, with the contract performance period set from January 12, 2026, to March 13, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Khalilah Brown at khalilah_brown@fws.gov or 571-547-3407.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brown, Khalilah
    (571) 547-3407
    (000) 000-0000
    khalilah_brown@fws.gov
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    The document details specifications for the Montana Patrol Zone's Fort Peck Outboard Motor Replacement project. It requests one 200 hp, 4-stroke, V6 outboard motor with an 85 amp alternator, Smartcraft compatibility, 3.4L displacement, and a dry weight of 475 lbs, running on unleaded regular 87 octane fuel. The request also includes a control box, gauge kit, key switch harness, harness assembly, kill switch, two control cables, a speed kit, two chrome bezels, and a junction box. Additionally, 18 hours of labor are required for removing the old motor, mounting the new one, installing new cables, installing the new control box, and wiring everything. The motor must be capable of powering a law enforcement patrol boat over long distances in various water conditions on Montana lakes and rivers. Delivery or pickup is required by mid-February.
    This amendment (140FS226Q0015) extends the solicitation due date for the CO-LAW ENFORCEMENT-OUTBOARD MOTOR project to January 12, 2025. This extension provides offerors with sufficient time for clarifications and to respond to the solicitation. The amendment emphasizes that offers must acknowledge receipt by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by separate communication. Key contacts for this solicitation include Contract Specialist Khalilah Brown, Contracting Officer Caleb Kindsvater, Technical POC Tyler Harris, and Alternate POC Michael Blessington. The period of performance for the contract is from January 12, 2026, to March 13, 2026.
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) 140FS226Q0015, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for one outboard motor. The motor is for law enforcement patrol boats operating on Montana's lakes and rivers. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 333618 and a 1,500 employee size standard. Quotes are due by January 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST and should be emailed to Khalilah Brown. Evaluation criteria include price, technical acceptability (brand name or equal to Mercury models), delivery schedule, and past performance. The motor will be delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Montana Patrol Zone - Ft. Peck. The document also outlines detailed contract clauses, payment information via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and various federal acquisition regulations (FAR) that apply, including those related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and social-economic programs.
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