Maritime CBRNE Vessel Engine

The State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources Police Special Operation Division, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure three (3) Yamaha 4S outboard motors for a 36-foot vessel used for maritime tactical operations, search and rescue missions, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) response activities. This is a goods procurement with no substitutions permitted, meaning bidders must provide the exact specified equipment. The primary objective is to equip the department's specialized maritime vessel with reliable, high-performance outboard motors capable of supporting critical tactical and emergency response operations. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2026, with a bid due date of May 6, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately 28 days to prepare and submit their proposals. The specific requirement for Yamaha 4S motors indicates that bidders must be authorized distributors or authorized sellers of this particular brand and model to be eligible for award.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to particular organization types, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been disclosed in the available solicitation materials. The budget range and total contract award value have not been publicly stated in this posting, requiring interested bidders to contact the State of Maryland or review the complete IFB documentation for financial details and additional procurement specifications.