JAMAICA - YAMAHA ENGINES

The contract is for the procurement of genuine Yamaha marine engines to replace aging outboards on Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard vessels that have surpassed 4,000 operational hours and are no longer serviceable. These engines are critical to maintaining the readiness and operational capability of U.S.-supplied vessels under the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative, ensuring continued maritime security cooperation in the Eastern Caribbean. The specification requires only authentic Yamaha equipment to guarantee compatibility with existing shipboard systems and to ensure reliable performance in demanding maritime conditions. The solicitation, numbered W91QEX26QA013, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333618, open to qualified small businesses to promote competition among authorized Yamaha equipment suppliers without restricting the award to a single vendor. This approach is designed to achieve the best value and most cost-effective outcome while supporting a vital U.S. security partnership. The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 16, 2026. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through an office in Doral, Florida, and inquiries should be directed to Dyan E. Jackson, the primary point of contact.