Statement of Work (SOW) Purchase of New Jet Boat Motor U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office

1. Purpose

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires the purchase and installation of one (1) new 65 horsepower jet boat motor with tiller to support recovery and management actions for at-risk and listed species. Additionally, the transom on the existing 1760 GameChanger vessel at the Mississippi ES Field Office will likely need to be raised to meet the necessary transom height required for installation of the new motor. The vessel will be used primarily on shallow rivers to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary for field work associated with wildlife recovery and management activities.

2. Scope

The contractor shall furnish one new 65 horsepower jet boat motor, raise the 1760 GameChanger vessel’s transom to the required transom height, and install the jet boat motor to the vessel. The contractor will also provide the operator manual and manufacturer warranties for the jet boat motor.

3. Minimum Technical Requirements

Jet Boat Motor

• 65 horsepower motor

• Four-stroke outboard

• Electric start

• Electric trim

Boat modifications (existing vessel at MS Field Office)

• Raise transom height to the required height necessary for installation of the jet boat motor.

Fuel System

• N/A

Electrical

Attachment 1

• N/A

Trailer

• N/A

4. Required Accessories

• N/A

5. Delivery

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office will pick up the jet boat motor after it has been installed on the existing 1760 GameChanger vessel.

6. Inspection and Acceptance

Government personnel will inspect the vessel upon pickup.

Acceptance will be based on:

• Compliance with all specifications

• Proper operation of engine and controls

• Delivery of all manuals, warranty documentation, and titles/MSOs

Any deficiencies identified shall be corrected by the contractor prior to final acceptance.

7. Warranty

The contractor shall provide:

• Manufacturer's engine warranty

• Warranty documentation at pickup

8. Contractor Responsibilities

The contractor shall:

• Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment.

• Deliver a fully operational vessel.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

• Coordinate pickup with the Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office.

9. Government Responsibilities

The Government will:

• Inspect the vessel.

• Accept the vessel upon satisfactory completion.

• Process payment in accordance with contract terms.

10. Period of Performance

The contractor shall raise the vessel’s transom height and install new motor within 120 calendar days after contract award unless otherwise specified.

11. Applicable Standards

The vessel shall comply with:

• U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations

• All applicable Federal, State of Mississippi, and local regulations

12. Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible contractor offering the best value to the Government, considering:

• Technical compliance

• Delivery schedule

• Warranty

• Past performance

• Price