PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE FOR MOTOR YATCHT “HIAWATHA”
ID: 19TU4625Q1003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE ISTANBULWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR FACILITIES (Z1ED)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/392e56a526c046c9bbdbc6cd62720063/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the American Consulate General in Istanbul, is seeking qualified contractors to provide materials and services for the installation and replacement of the engine on the historic motor yacht "Hiawatha," which is 92 years old. The procurement requires vendors to offer engines from approved brands—Cummins, John Deere, or Yanmar—specifically with a 250HP capacity, along with comprehensive services including engine removal, installation, and restoration work. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the yacht as a functional and historical asset, emphasizing the need for skilled labor familiar with marine heritage restoration practices. Interested parties must submit their bids by February 14, 2025, following a site visit scheduled for February 10, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the Acquisitions Office at Istanbul-Procurement@state.gov or by phone at +90 212 335 9079.

    Point(s) of Contact
    American Consulate General Istanbul Acquisitions Office
    902123359377
    Istanbul-Procurement@state.gov
    Files
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    Haiwatha new Pre solicitation.pdf
    Material and Services for the istalltion and replacement of the engine on our 92-year old motor yacht Hiawatha.pdf
    The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is seeking qualified contractors to provide materials and services for the installation and replacement of the engine on the historic motor yacht "Hiawatha." The solicitation, numbered 19TU4625Q1003, invites interested vendors to offer engines from approved brands (Cummins, John Deere, or Yanmar) with a focus on a 250HP capacity. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable evaluation approach. Requirements include engine removal, supply and installation of the new engine, thorough restoration work, and comprehensive logistical services. Key aspects include compliance with local regulations, a minimum two-year warranty, and the necessity for descriptive literature to validate offers. A site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2025, with bids due by February 14, 2025. Additionally, the contractor must be capable of adhering to U.S. and Turkish import/export laws. The contract aims to ensure the vessel remains a functional and historical asset, requiring a skilled labor force familiar with marine heritage restoration practices. This RFQ reflects the government's commitment to preserving its assets while adhering to federal procurement standards.
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