REQUEST FOR A 20x60 BOAT, MOTOR, &TRAILER FOR FWS

The Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotations for a complete marine equipment package consisting of a 20x60 foot Uncle J aluminum bateau-design boat, a Yamaha F150 outboard motor (or equivalent), and a double-axle aluminum trailer for the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi. The solicitation (140FS326Q0032) requires quotations to be submitted by March 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with an award decision expected shortly thereafter. Key contract requirements include FOB destination delivery to Grand Bay NWR in Moss Point, Mississippi, with the contractor bearing all delivery and installation costs and responsibility. The boat must meet detailed specifications including marine-grade aluminum construction, a custom T-top hard canopy with law enforcement lights, HD Custom Seadek flooring, and integrated electronics including a Garmin ECHOMAP chartplotter, navigation lights, and a removable LED light bar. Award evaluation will prioritize price as the best value factor, followed by specification compliance, past performance via CPARS/FAPIIS records, and contracting officer knowledge of contractor history, with the award going to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. Quoters must be manufacturers or federally authorized distributors with demonstrated capability to deliver the entire order within 60 days from the award date and must submit a design plan for review and approval prior to manufacturing. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement involves a single delivery of three integrated line items (boat, motor, and trailer) with all shipping and handling costs included in the quoted price and FOB destination terms applying to delivery at Grand Bay NWR in Moss Point, Mississippi. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Chantal Bashizi at 703-358-1854 or submit quotations to the FWS SAT Team 3 at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.