J--Confluence Repower and Overhaul Services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Confluence Repower and Overhaul Services under solicitation number 140F0S26Q0013, with an award notice issued on May 13, 2026. The contract, set to run from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, involves the comprehensive maintenance and upgrade of the R/V Confluence, including engine, marine gear, and hydraulic pump replacement; shaft and steering inspection; relocation of thru-hulls; hull coating up to the existing paint line; replacement of damaged side guards; and successful completion of both contractor- and USFWS-conducted sea trials. All work must conform to commercial marine standards and manufacturer specifications, with materials and workmanship rated for heavy-duty marine environments and backed by full warranties. Performance is required at the selected offeror’s facility within a 90-mile radius of Pittsburg Marina in California, where the vessel will be delivered for work and picked up upon completion. Delivery is FOB destination, with items required to be clearly marked with brand, model number, OEM number, and manufacturer or wholesaler part number, including the FOB destination designation unless otherwise indicated. The solicitation is exclusively for small business concerns, with a total small business set-aside under FAR 52.219-6 Alternate I. Evaluation is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where offers must first meet technical acceptability thresholds—confirmed through a statement of capability and mechanic certifications—and past performance is assessed via a Relevant Experience Questionnaire and CPARS data, with neutral ratings issued if no data exists. Price is evaluated only for fairness and reasonableness, with no scoring or weighting applied. All proposals must be submitted electronically by April 13, 2026, at 0800 EDT to Joni Dutcher at jonidutcher@fws.gov, with no hard copies permitted. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF, and full compliance with commercial service clauses under FAR 52.212-4, buy American requirements under FAR 52.225-1 and 52.225-3, trafficking in persons prohibitions under FAR 52.222-50, and cybersecurity and supply chain security mandates including the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain