Repair of a 2007 ranger airboat engine

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to repair a 2007 Ranger Airboat Engine at the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. The solicitation (140FS325Q0039) requires a comprehensive engine replacement, including installing a new Marine 7.4 liter LSX Big Block 525HP engine with associated components such as hoses, wiring harness, gauges, and upgraded motor mounts. Contractors must have specialized airboat expertise and be located within 100 miles of Lacombe, LA, or cover transportation costs beyond that radius. The evaluation criteria will prioritize price/best value, followed by proposal compliance, and past performance references from CPARS/FAPIIS. Quotes must be submitted via email to Chantal Bashizi by February 19, 2025, at 1700 EST, and must include the vendor's UEI number, work performance narrative, warranty information, and return policy.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a performance period of 90 calendar days from award and requires a 3-year/200-hour warranty. The contractor must provide a firm-fixed price for the complete engine replacement, with delivery FOB destination to the Southeast Louisiana Refuges facility. Wage rates will be governed by the Service Contract Act, with minimum hourly rates of $17.75 under Executive Order 14026. The specific NAICS category is Ship Building and Repairing (336611), and the procurement falls under PSC category N028 for installation of engines and components. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform and potential contract extensions of up to 6 months with appropriate notice. The total project involves a single airboat engine replacement, with final validation requiring fully functional operation free of water and oil leaks.