The U.S. National Park Service, Southeast Region, awarded a $226,337 firm-fixed price purchase order contract to Contender Boats Inc., a small business manufacturer in Homestead, Florida. The contract is for the supply of a 30-foot vessel, two 300HP outboard motors, and a trailer for use by Biscayne National Park. This requirement was set aside for small business participation. The original solicitation was posted by the National Park Service Contracting Operations East - South Contracting Office, seeking quotes from small businesses for a 30-foot vessel package to support operations at Biscayne National Park. The evaluation criteria included specifications compliance, price, delivery time, and past performance. Contender Boats Inc. appears to be an experienced federal contractor, having secured multiple awards from the National Park Service and the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for similar marine vessels and equipment.