CA-red bluff FWO outboard motors for MSJ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring two new 225 HP V6 (3.4 L) four-stroke Mercury outboard motors or equivalent for installation on 20' Wooldridge Alaskan XL sled boats at the Red Bluff Fish & Wildlife Office in California. The solicitation includes not only the motors but also all associated rigging components such as outboard jet pumps with 4-blade stainless steel impellers, side mount control boxes, wire harnesses, tachometers, and shift and throttle cables, along with complete installation services. Vendors must ensure full compatibility with 2015 and 2017 Wooldridge Alaskan XL sled boats and must have active SAM.gov registration to participate. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, focusing on meeting technical specifications while achieving the most competitive pricing. Quotations are due by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on October 7, 2025, with all submissions required via email to the contracting team.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811490 for personal and household goods repair and maintenance services. The contract period of performance spans from October 20, 2025, through December 1, 2025, with motor delivery and installation required by the December 1st deadline. Installation services must be performed within 375 miles of Red Bluff, California, with each motor installation completed during a single business day. The contractor will be responsible for removing existing motors and returning them to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the installation process. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves two complete motor and installation packages for the Red Bluff facility's marine operations.