Whaler Repair and Maintenance Lahontan NV

Background
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has a requirement for the repair and maintenance of a 17-foot Boston Whaler boat at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery (NFHC) in Nevada. The mission of the FWS is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

The goal of this contract is to ensure that the Boston Whaler operates properly and efficiently after sustaining damage during a storm while sampling.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Transport the boat from Lahontan NFHC to the contractor's repair facility.
2. Conduct maintenance and inspection on the boat, including oil changes, filter replacements, checking fluid levels, spark plugs, battery, and wiring inspections.
3. Replace the fuel pump in the motor.
4. Test the fuel pump and motor operation.
5. Remove the boat from its trailer.
6. Grind and prepare hull bottom chips for repair.
7. Mix new gel coat to fill chips on the hull.
8. Sand and clean the hull repair area.
9. Place the boat back onto its trailer after repairs are completed.
10. Transport the repaired boat back to Lahontan NFHC.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from October 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024.

Place of Performance
The repair and maintenance work will be performed at a contractor's repair facility, with transportation to and from Lahontan National Fish Hatchery in Gardnerville, NV.