MI-LUDINGTON BS-(1) Boat with Trailer and (1) Outb

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure one 18-foot Sea Ark MVJT modified V hull boat with a single axle galvanized trailer and one Mercury 90/65 Jet Outboard motor for the Ludington Biological Station in Michigan. The solicitation, numbered 140FS225Q0068, requires vendors to provide a 2025 model boat with specific technical specifications, including an OD Green color, center console, electrical package, and external flotation pods. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering compliance with specifications, competitive lead time and pricing, and past performance. Potential contractors must provide three examples of successful similar work and be actively registered in SAM.gov before the March 5, 2025, 5:00 PM EST deadline. Offerors will be assessed on their ability to meet detailed technical requirements outlined in the statement of work and pricing tabulation documents.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336612, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The boat package must include manufacturer warranties and be ready for immediate use upon delivery to the Ludington Biological Station in Michigan. The period of performance spans from March 10, 2025, to June 9, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a complete boat, trailer, and motor package with detailed equipment specifications. The procurement requires the boat to include specific features such as an 18-gallon forward fuel tank, .125 tread plate floor, stainless grab rail, windshield, storage components, and a single axle galvanized trailer with a spare tire. Electronic fuel injection, smart start electric ignition, and precise motor specifications are also explicitly outlined in the solicitation documents.