ID-minidoka NWR-replacing boat engine

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to repair and overhaul a 2001 JetCraft boat located at the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge in Rupert, Idaho. The comprehensive boat refurbishment involves replacing the existing engine with a KEM 6.2L V8 VVT DI (L87) engine, overhauling the decking, upgrading electrical systems, and performing various maintenance tasks to restore the vessel's operational reliability and safety. Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements, with award made as a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes via email to Tanner_Frank@fws.gov by 5:00 PM EST on April 30, 2025. The technical point of contact for this solicitation is Jaime Allen, the Refuge Manager.

The solicitation is initially listed as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811490 with a small business size standard of $9 million. Contractors located more than 100 miles from the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge must include transportation costs in their offer. The period of performance is from April 30, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with an anticipated delivery no later than March 31, 2025. The work includes detailed specifications for boat components, including installing two 1100 GPH Attwood Sahara bilge pumps, rebuilding the heating system, updating the steering system, and servicing the jet pump/impeller. The procurement will be conducted with a technical inspection to be performed by Fish and Wildlife Service personnel or a designated Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractors should be prepared to provide all necessary equipment and materials for the boat refurbishment project.