28--CONTINENTAL IO-550F-12B ENGINE

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center’s Acquisition Services Directorate, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 140D0426Q0614 to procure one factory remanufactured, zero total time Continental IO-550F-12B engine for use on Cessna 206G aircraft modified to accept this engine model. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336412 and is strictly limited to small business concerns, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business categories. The engine must be completely rebuilt to factory specifications and include dual impulse coupled magnetos, a large 7.88-inch de-congealing oil cooler (P/N 654595), a 24-volt starter, a four-point engine mount, and a spin-on oil filter. The offeror must be an authorized Continental distributor or have a formal agreement with one, which is a mandatory pass/fail qualification. All pricing must be firm-fixed and include the product manufacturer’s warranty, full shipping costs to the government’s designated delivery location, and the core exchange credit to be processed after receipt of the zero-time engine. Delivery is required no later than June 30, 2027, with shipment terms set at FOB Destination. The contract requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must enroll via instructions sent to their SAM-registered Government Business Point of Contact within three to five business days post-award. A written waiver is required for any inability to comply with IPP requirements. The acquisition incorporates FAR 52.212-4, which designates Rachael Davis, [email hidden], as the sole Contracting Officer with exclusive authority to administer the contract and approve any modifications. Offerors must submit quotes via email to the Contracting Officer by July 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, using the prescribed pricing format, including the solicitation number in the subject line, and completing specific blocks and signatures on the documentation. Proposals containing proprietary information must be clearly marked for non-disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The government will enforce Buy American requirements, prohibit contracting with entities requiring internal confidentiality agreements, and require compliance with human trafficking prevention regulations. All offerors must maintain an active