Patrol Boat Repowering

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a small business contractor to perform Patrol Boat Repowering services for Naval Special Warfare Command - Group FOUR. The solicitation (RFQ H9224025Q0016) requires removing 12 existing E-tec outboard motors from six Patrol Boat Lights and installing 12 new Yamaha 150 hp outboard engines, along with associated hardware like binnacle controls, wire harnesses, and propellers. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical proposals limited to 5 pages and focused on demonstrating understanding of service requirements. Offers are due by 10:00 AM on April 10, 2025, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical compliance and pricing, with a focus on the contractor's ability to successfully complete the motor replacement and installation.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside targeting NAICS code 336611 with a size standard of 1,300 employees, specifically for ship building and repairing services. The work will be performed at a contractor facility within 50-65 miles of Stennis, Mississippi, with the government providing transportation of the boats. The period of performance is 30 business days from component delivery, during which the contractor must complete all motor and hardware installations, implement a Quality Control Plan, and comply with hazardous material handling regulations. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract involves replacing motors on six patrol boats, with two Yamaha 150 hp engines per boat. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive installation, testing, and ensuring the boats are returned to full operational capability, with the government reserving the right to conduct inspections and issue Contract Discrepancy Reports for unsatisfactory performance.