Mokai jet kayaks

The Bureau of Land Management's Eastern Interior Field Office is seeking to procure three Mokai ES-Kape 2.0 mechanical control jet kayaks to support mining operations inspection activities along Alaska's Fortymile Wild and Scenic River. This specialized procurement is conducted under other than full and open competition authority due to Mokai Manufacturing being identified as the sole U.S. manufacturer of enclosed jet kayaks necessary for operator protection from extremely cold river waters. Each kayak must include manufacturer-installed bow and stern tow hooks, bow hatch, and T handle paddle, with transferrable manufacturer warranty included. The solicitation is issued under simplified acquisition procedures with quotes due by August 15, 2025 at 1700 Alaska Daylight Time. The procurement follows standard commercial item acquisition procedures with quotes to be submitted electronically to contracting officer Lisa Brune at lbrune@blm.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted to all qualified offerors, though the brand name justification effectively limits competition to Mokai Manufacturing. The total estimated contract value is $20,946 for three units at approximately $6,982 each including shipping costs, which represents significant savings compared to alternative manufacturers offering open sit-on-top models at higher prices. Delivery is required by September 30, 2025 to the BLM Fairbanks District Office at 222 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709. The jet kayaks will replace costly aviation contracts currently used for mining compliance inspections required under 43 CFR 3809 regulations and eliminate the need to borrow watercraft from other field offices. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336612 for boat building with a small business size standard of $1,000.