# 2003 Boston Whaler Engine Swap, Equipment Replace/Install, Trailer Repair

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa487725qa277

- Solicitation number: FA487725QA277
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4877 355 Cons PK (FA4877)
- NAICS: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services
- Place of performance: Las Vegas, Nevada
- County: Clark County (FIPS 32003). https://abierto.us/counties/clark-county-nv-32003
- City: Las Vegas. https://abierto.us/cities/las-vegas-nv-3240000
- First posted: March 6, 2025
- Last posted: March 6, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a70018b1216425c82bbc135f88145e9/view

## Description

Perform replacement of two (2) inoperable 2014 Mercury 250 four-stroke engines with two (2) Government provided new 2024 Mercury four-stroke engines onto a 2003 Boston Whaler, Model 27. Additionally, inspect, assess and repair the boat trailer to fully operational condition. Procure, replace, install, and operationally test all necessary peripheral equipment to install new engines, and ensure boat’s compatibility with new engines to include, but not limited to:

replace and/or top off all fluids, oil filters, fuel water separator assemblies, upgrade trim tabs, install new depth finder GPS, replace harnesses, replace wiper kit, replace ignition switches, replace batteries, replace tie straps, replace electronic assemblies, replace fuel cartridges, etc. Inspect, assess, and perform all required repairs to the metal deck plate and surrounding areas where the outboard engines mount to the boat’s hull. Conduct necessary fiberglass repairs.

Inspect, assess, and make all repairs necessary to return the boat trailer to fully operational condition. This includes procurement, replacement and installation of the following items: LED oval light grommets (2), amber clearance light (4), 29ft. harness, winch cable with hook 7/32 (1), new tires (4), repack all wheel bearing, replace wood planks, and brake system. See attached PWS for full details.

The work for this requirement will be done at the contractors facility and the facility will to be within 100 miles of Las Vegas Nevada. Following preliminary inspections between the contractor and government point of contact at the contractor’s facility, the contractor, will transport the Boston Whaler Model 27 and trailer from the contractor’s facility to Lake Mead to conduct operational testing.

All contractors must meet all requirements needed to install and work on any equipment, including but not limited to, the new Mercury motors that are to be installed. Any contractor that does not possess the necessary credentials that may void any warranty will not be considered. Attached is the PWS and a Redacted quote for informational purposes. Equipment and part numbers are not required to match the quote provided, equal and like parts are permitted unless incompatable with existing equipment.

**NAICS:**

**336611 PSC:** R425

## Publications

- March 6, 2025: Sources sought, due March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 9a70018b1216425c82bbc135f88145e9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a70018b1216425c82bbc135f88145e9/view

## Points of contact

- Richard Kelly, richard.kelly.32@us.af.mil, 5202286563
- Zachary Goit, zachary.goit@us.af.mil, 5202283096

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