Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · FWS, IT GOODS
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DOIFFBO260165
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
336612
Product service code
2010
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-14
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
john_skogen@ios.doi.gov
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FWS GREAT PLAINS FWMAO intends to award a sole source purchase order to Wing Inflatables, INC. to furnish: Inflatable Boat, Outboard Motor, and trailer The USFWS Great Plains Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office has a requirement for an Inflatable Boat, Outboard Motor, and Trailer. Boat/ Motor/ Trailer specifications Boat description ¿ Overall Length: 15¿5¿ (4.7m) ¿ Overall Beam: 6¿6¿ (1.98m) ¿ Internal Length: 12¿3¿ (3.73m) ¿ Internal Beam: 3¿ (.92m) ¿ Tube Diameter: 20¿ (.51m) ¿ Number of Chambers: 5 + Keel ¿ Usable Deck Space: 34 ft2 (3.26 sq m) ¿ Craft Weight ¿ Empty: 180lbs (82kg) ¿ Craft Weight with Full Hard Deck: 280lbs (127kg) ¿ Transom Height: 20¿ (.5m) ¿ Max Payload: 2760lbs (1250kg) ¿ Person Capacity: 10 ¿ Max HP Rating (Hard Deck/Roll Deck): 65 HP ¿ Max Engine Weight: 320lbs (145kg) ¿ Draft w/ Load: 10¿ (.25m) ¿ IMCI ¿ CE Certified ¿ Include manufacturer warranty Boat hull characteristics ¿ Polyurethane fabric welded seam construction ¿ Auto-inflation system option ¿ Composite hard deck option ¿ Dull coat (grey in color) ¿ UV-enhanced coating ¿ Composite transom ¿ Universal motor plate ¿ Aft tow point/ lifting eyes Two custom logos (if possible)¿U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service¿ (if possible) ¿Danger Electricity¿ (if possible) Inlet check valve single point inflation Cross-over valve Pressure relief valve Inflate/ deflate valve Forward lacing skirt Forward lift point Inboard lifeline Carry handles Kevlar reinforced rubrail Outboard lifeline High-pressure keel Forward tow point Solicitation # XX Page 2 of 2 Inflatable Raft, Outboard Motor, and Trailer Great Plains Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office ¿ Bow triangle ring Boat accessories 1. Launch wheel assembly option (Quantity = 1) 2. 9 gallon fuel bag option (Quantity = 1) Outboard Yamaha 432-cc 25-hp outboard motor (drop shipped from dealer)Four stroke 20¿ shaft Tiller steering Include manufacturer warranty Trailer Single axel galvanized boat trailer (new; shipped from inflatable craft supplier)Must be appropriately sized for inflatable craft The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336612 with the size standard of 1,000 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 2010. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: ¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email. This notice will close on: 8/21/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Contact
Point of contact
Skogen, John
Role
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Email
john_skogen@ios.doi.gov
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