WI-UPR MS RIV ntlboat replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a small aluminum boat package consisting of an 18-foot by 60-inch width boat, a 90 HP 4-stroke outboard engine, and a galvanized trailer for use at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. The boat must be all-welded aluminum construction with a 7-passenger capacity, center console configuration, and specified equipment including navigation lights, bilge pump, fire extinguisher, and dual bow storage compartments. Evaluation will be based solely on price as the determining factor, making this a competitive procurement on cost alone. Offerors must submit questions by April 15, 2026, and quotes are due by April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST to Bill Koski. The anticipated award value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000, with delivery required by August 31, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. The government will accept a trade-in of a 2004 Roughneck R1760MT boat with a 2019 Evinrude Etec 60 HP outboard engine and 2004 Shore Land-R trailer, which will be credited toward the purchase price. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, with delivery required to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge located at N5727 County Road Z, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650-8552. Offerors must be registered in SAM and comply with all federal acquisition regulations, including small business certifications, domestic end product requirements, and debarment status verification. Amendment 0001 has been issued on April 8, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their proposals to avoid rejection.