MT-charles M russell NWR - outboard motor

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure one 150 HP outboard motor for the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Fort Peck Field Station in Montana. The solicitation specifically requires a Mercury 150XL FourStroke outboard motor with detailed specifications including a 3.0L displacement engine, 25-inch shaft length, black color, and Smartcraft compatibility with a 60 amp/756 watt belt-driven alternator. Vendors may propose brand name or equal alternatives provided they submit descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with all salient technical characteristics. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering the offeror's capacity and expertise to deliver the motor within specifications, past performance (requiring three examples of similar work), and price. The quote submission deadline is December 19, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to Khalilah Brown, and the government intends to award the contract without discussions, requiring offerors to submit their best initial terms.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price award with a delivery date of February 2, 2026, and a performance period from December 29, 2025, to February 2, 2026. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is identified in the available documentation. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves the purchase of a single outboard motor unit. Performance will take place at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Fort Peck Field Station in Fort Peck, Montana, with delivery required by the specified date.