20--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, announces its intent to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Lake Area Marine, Inc. for a specific Alweld hull and Tohatsu motor configuration. This action is authorized under FAR Part 12.102(a) for acquisitions below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a specialized Alweld custom aluminum hull and Tohatsu outboard motor, essential for navigating Sabine NWR's narrow, shallow, and restricted waterways. This configuration provides unique performance characteristics proven to withstand harsh fresh and saltwater conditions, where alternative equipment has failed due to accelerated corrosion, structural failure, and reduced lifespan. The specific hull width, construction type, and draft profile are critical for safe navigation and personnel safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source (Intent to Award)
- NAICS: 336612 Boat Building
- Intended Awardee: Lake Area Marine, Inc.
- Capability Statement Due: June 4, 2026
- Published: May 28, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The Government intends to sole source to Lake Area Marine, Inc. as they are identified as the only known authorized dealer in the region capable of supplying, servicing, and supporting the required Alweld hull and Tohatsu motor configuration. The refuge's remote location further limits access to other authorized dealers. This specific configuration is deemed necessary due to its proven durability and safety in the refuge's unique environmental and navigational constraints.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the Government's requirement may submit a capability statement that:
- Demonstrates authorization to sell the required Alweld configuration.
- Demonstrates ability to meet specific operational, environmental, and dimensional requirements of Sabine NWR.
- Provides evidence of product equivalency capable of performing under the refuge’s navigational and environmental constraints.
Submission Details
Capability statements must be submitted by June 4, 2026, via e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov. No telephone requests or offers will be honored. Costs associated with preparation and submission are the sole responsibility of the respondent.