20--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Great Plains Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Wing Inflatables, Inc. for the procurement of an inflatable boat, outboard motor, and trailer. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260165, is valued at 49,690.50 dollars and is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The equipment is specifically required for invasive carp sampling in the Missouri River Basin and must be compatible with a proprietary modular anode frame to ensure operational standardization. The package includes a Wing Inflatables P4.7 raft featuring polyurethane fabric with welded seams, a composite non-conductive deck, and a maximum payload of 2,760 pounds. It is paired with a Yamaha 25-hp four-stroke outboard motor and a single-axle galvanized trailer. Additional accessories include a launch wheel assembly and a 9-gallon fuel bag. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336612 and PSC 2010, and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The notice of intent closes on August 21, 2026, with all inquiries and capability responses directed to John Skogen.
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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.
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