Materials and services for the installation and replacement of the engine on our 92-year-old motor yacht, “Hiawatha. "

The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul is seeking qualified contractors to replace the engine on their 92-year-old motor yacht "Hiawatha" through a solicitation issued by the Department of State. The contract requires the installation of a new 250HP engine from one of three approved manufacturers: Cummins, John Deere, or Yanmar. Contractors must provide all materials, labor, delivery charges, shipping, warehousing, installation, and customs clearance services for the project. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, which means vendors must demonstrate that their proposed engine meets all specified technical requirements while offering the most competitive pricing. The solicitation was posted on January 30, 2025, with a response deadline of February 14, 2025, and contractors are required to prove their engine meets the detailed specifications outlined in the document.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed in İstanbul, Türkiye at the U.S. Consulate General location. Delivery of the completed engine replacement is required within 60 calendar days after contract award, with contractors expected to perform structural modifications to the deck and engine bed, mechanical installation, piping modifications, electrical integration, and restoration of all modified areas to their original condition. The work requires demonstrated experience in marine engine installation, particularly with historical vessels, and all pricing must be submitted in USD, excluding VAT. Contractors must also comply with Turkish import requirements and obtain necessary export/import licenses. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Ship and Boat Building (3366) and the PSC category of Diesel Engines and Components (2815), indicating the specialized nature of the contract.