Compliance Boat Engine Maintenance

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking comprehensive maintenance services for the research vessel Compliance, a 40-foot vessel powered by twin Volvo Penta D4-225 diesel engines and DPH-A outdrives, through Request for Quote (RFQ) 140R2026Q0037. The procurement encompasses routine maintenance services including engine servicing, drive services, cooling system maintenance, and milestone inspections at 600, 1200, and 1500 operating hours, along with contingency labor for unforeseen repairs. Quotations must be submitted by 10:00 AM Pacific Time on April 21, 2026, via email to Margaret Jones at margaretjones@usbr.gov. Evaluation will assess technical qualifications including key personnel certifications for Volvo Penta systems, service facility capabilities and capacity, mobile service offerings and geographic range, availability of environmentally preferable products, parts supply chain strength, past performance, and price reasonableness. All services must comply with Volvo Penta manufacturer specifications, and the Government reserves the right to request cost or price data to support pricing submissions.

This is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and a size standard of 1,300 employees. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with Time & Material adjustment elements, combining fixed-rate routine maintenance services with hourly contingency labor rates applicable at both the contractor's facility and off-site locations. The base contract period runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods extending through April 30, 2029. Compensation includes established labor rates under the Service Contract Act, with Small Engine Mechanic rates ranging from $26.03 to $30.30 per hour and Motor Vehicle Mechanic rates ranging from $29.91 to $34.94 per hour, plus applicable fringe benefits. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov), and no specific budget ceiling is provided in the solicitation documents.