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USFWS Sole Source Intent: 2027 SaltRiver 23 Shallow-Draft Operations Boat from Young Boats, Inc.

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge's intent to award a sole source contract for a specialized operations boat. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Procurement Type: Sole source, firm-fixed price contract - Product: 2027 SaltRiver 23 shallow-draft operations boat - Hull design optimized for shallow-water maneuverability - Suitable for mudflats, oyster bars, tidal creeks, and river shoals - Capable of refuge patrol, survey work, and heavy-load operation - OEM/Vendor: Gulfshore Manufacturing, Inc. dba Young Boats, Inc. (Inglis, FL) - Service Requirement: Vendor must be within a 75-mile radius for warranty, repairs, and haul-out - Justification: Market research found Young Boats, Inc. is the only responsible source meeting all technical, performance, and compatibility requirements - Competitive Opportunity: No solicitation will be posted, but capability statements are invited from vendors who can fully meet all requirements - Estimated Quantity: 1 boat - Period of Performance: Not specified - Commercial Opportunity: Potential for other qualified vendors to submit capability statements if they can meet all requirements

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTTHIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)Office: Lower Suwannee Nation Wildlife Refuge (LWR Suwannee NWR)Posting Type: Notice of Intent to Sole SourceAuthority: FAR 12102(a) - for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) of $350K.1. Description of Requirement The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract for a 2027 SaltRiver 23 shallow-draft operations boat required to support daily LWR Suwannee NWR operational needs. The required supplies/services must meet specific technical, performance, and compatibility standards essential to mission continuity.2. Intended Sole Source VendorGulfshore Manufacturing, Inc - DBA: Young Boats, Inc.131 Highway 19 NInglis, Florida 34449The vendor is the only known source able to provide hull design optimized for shallow-water maneuverability, draft depth suited to mudflats, oyster bars, tidal creeks, and river shoals, performance characteristics required for refuge patrol, survey work, and heavy-load operation, and are within 75-mile service area for warranty service, repairs, and haul-out, which are essential for USFWS mission requirements.3. Sole Source JustificationMarket research conducted by USFWS indicates that Gulfshore Manufacturing, Inc - DBA: Young Boats, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required supplies/services. Research included reviewing comparable products or services, evaluating technical compatibility, and contacting regional vendors.Findings demonstrated that no other source could meet all required specifications, performance criteria, installation/integration requirements, or compliance standards necessary for USFWS operations.4. No Solicitation Will Be PostedThis Notice is not a solicitation, and no solicitation package will be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements listed in this notice.Responses that do not clearly demonstrate the ability to meet every requirement will not be considered.5. Response InstructionsResponses must include:- Business name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- Demonstrated technical capability to meet all requirements- Evidence of product/service equivalency- Confirmation of SAM.gov registration- Ability to meet delivery/performance timelinesResponses will be evaluated solely to determine whether additional sources exist that can satisfy USFWS requirements.Email for responses: lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.govResponse Deadline: August 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EST6. DeterminationA determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of USFWS. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

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