55HP Outboard Boat Engine

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Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of commercial products, specifically a 55HP Outboard Boat Engine and associated kits. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed at supporting small businesses in fulfilling the needs of the Army's operational requirements. The goal is to provide reliable and efficient outboard engines suitable for small craft applications. Work Details The contract includes the following items: 1. **55HP Outboard Boat Engine** - **Brand Name:** Raider - **Part Number:** R50-ES - **Quantity:** 3 each - **Salient Characteristics:** 2-stroke, gasoline, submersible, air-deployable outboard motor designed as a self-contained propulsion system for small craft applications. Operates on gasoline with certified NMMA TCW-3 2-cycle synthetic marine oil at a 50:1 fuel-to-oil mixture. Features include through-hub exhaust, pull-start ignition, tiller-handle throttle control, rapid dewatering capability, and rapid post-submersion return to operation. 2. **Model 50 Motor Support Kit** - **Brand Name:** Raider Outboards - **Part Number:** N/A - **Quantity:** 5 each - **Salient Characteristics:** Essential consumables and service accessories required to support engine break-in, fuel preparation, flushing, corrosion prevention, and long-term storage of the boat motor. Kit must include a 10-foot fuel line assembly with primer bulb, TC-W3 2-cycle synthetic marine oil, gas/oil mixing cup, universal motor flusher, fogging oil, and Salt-Away corrosion-removal concentrate with mixing unit. 3. **Model 50 Ready Service/Spare Parts Kit** - **Brand Name:** Raider Outboards - **Part Number:** R552500 - **Quantity:** 5 each - **Salient Characteristics:** Service Kit for 55HP Outboard Motor that includes a thermostat, thermostat cap gasket, anodes, spark plugs, fuel filter assembly and filter element, fuel line replacement kit, starter rope, stop switch lanyard assembly, trim tab, water pump impellers, propeller assembly and hardware. Period of Performance Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order. Place of Performance F.O.B. destination; specific delivery locations are not detailed in the solicitation. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be classified as a small business (Total Small Business Set Aside). Offers must include new equipment only; used or remanufactured products will not be accepted. Bidders must also comply with Buy American Act requirements regarding domestic sourcing. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history, with prior awards under the same outboard engine solicitation number (W911S226U2466) awarded to Seacoast Services Group (W911S226PA228, $70,660) and FSR Consulting (W911S226PA181, $64,450). The prior work is described as “S2P2: BF250D OUTBOARD ENGINES” and “S2P2: OUTBOARD ENGINES,” which aligns with the current requirement for a 55HP outboard boat engine and associated support/service kits. The repeated use of the same solicitation framework suggests continuity in sourcing and fulfillment of outboard engine procurements for the Army.