SAM #W91QEX26QA013

Award for Yamaha Marine Engines for Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard Vessels

This award supports the operational readiness of the Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard (JDF-CG) under the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative (CBSI): - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command, 410th CSB, 0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT (ACC RCO Miami) - OEM Highlight: - Yamaha is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendor Awarded: - CENTRAL FLORIDA YAMAHA INC. - Products/Services Requested: - Genuine Yamaha Marine engines (brand-name-only requirement) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Purpose and Requirements: - Replacement of Yamaha outboard engines on JDF-CG vessels that have exceeded 4,000 operational hours - Ensures compatibility with existing shipboard systems - Supports CBSI Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) mission in the Eastern Caribbean - Maximizes competition among suppliers of Yamaha equipment - Estimated Contract Value: - $68,765.82 (award amount) - Notable Requirements: - Brand-name-only procurement for Yamaha to maintain system compatibility - Immediate replacement needed to sustain operational readiness

Description

This brand-name (Yamaha) acquisition directly supports the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative (CBSI) Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) in their mission to assist Eastern Caribbean Partner Nations with the repair and maintenance of their United States (U.S.) supplied vessels. The Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard (JDF-CG) vessels are currently equipped with Yamaha outboards that have exceeded 4,000+ operational hours, surpassing their service life and requiring immediate replacement to maintain asset readiness. Procuring genuine Yamaha Marine engines ensures seamless integration with the existing shipboard suite and returns these critical maritime assets to operational status. By establishing a brand-name-only requirement—rather than a sole-source award restricted to a single vendor—the government maximizes competition among capable third party suppliers of Yamaha equipment, securing the best-value technical solution and the most costeffective course of action for this vital security cooperation mission.

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