Bahamas Yamaha Engines

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Yamaha marine engines for the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF). The notice pertains to a requirement under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) to replace engines for an RBDF vessel currently non-operational due to engine failure. Central Florida Yamaha is the sole authorized dealer for these government sales, and the procurement is specifically for Yamaha engines. The RBDF requires these specific engines because they already have established infrastructure and personnel trained on Yamaha systems. The vessel's restoration is critical for maritime law enforcement operations, including combating drug trafficking, immigration enforcement, customs monitoring, and maritime search and rescue.

The Special Notice is a total small business set-aside with a specific focus on acquiring two 300hp, 4-stroke outboard engines and associated components through a sole-source procurement method under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1). The procurement supports the CBSI's mission of providing technical assistance to Eastern Caribbean Partner Nations in maintaining maritime security vessels. Contractors should note the procurement is not a competitive Request for Quote, but a direct purchase from the authorized Yamaha dealer. The period of performance is estimated at 6-8 weeks after contract award, with the primary objective of returning the RBDF vessel to operational status. Eligibility is limited to small businesses, and the procurement falls under NAICS category 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 2895 (Miscellaneous Engines and Components). The notice was posted and is due on April 23, 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to restore the vessel's operational capabilities.