KLAMATH FALLS FWO- Barge Outfitting and Renovation

The Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for barge outfitting and renovation services for a 22-foot Elastec Work Barge that will be used for stocking and monitoring endangered sucker species in Upper Klamath Lake. The procurement requires the procurement and installation of a 200 HP Honda outboard motor, center console with controls, fuel tank and fuel system, and related marine components in accordance with detailed specifications provided in the Statement of Work. Key requirements include completing all work and delivering the vessel turn-key ready to operational status, with technical acceptability evaluated based on the contractor's experience with similar marine equipment installations, demonstrated ability to meet performance requirements, and capacity to complete the work locally by the deadline. Award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. The deadline for submitting solicitation questions is February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time, and proposals are due on March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside designated exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract involves outfitting a single barge unit, and the period of performance runs from March 9, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Work will be performed at the FWS Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife facility located at 1850 Miller Island Road, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as active vendors at the time of award and must submit itemized costs, pricing information, SAM.gov UEI code, and a brief one-page technical statement demonstrating relevant experience. Applicable wage determinations from the Department of Labor apply to this contract.