USWFS Alaska OUTBOARD BOAT MOTOR

The Alaska Fire Service needs to replace the outboard motor on its 22‑foot Wooldridge Alaskan XL vessel, which operates in remote Alaskan rivers up to 100 miles from populated areas. The solicitation seeks a new 250 hp V8 outboard engine that meets specific performance, fuel, and durability requirements, with delivery by 30 April 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest technically acceptable quotation. • Required engine: V8, 64‑degree cam, 32‑valve, 250 hp (186 kW) at prop shaft • Displacement: 4.6 L (279 CID) • Full‑throttle RPM: 5600‑6200, dry weight ~505 lb (20‑in shaft) • Must run on 87‑octane gasoline and include a lower‑unit jet pump for shallow water • Preferred model: Mercury Pro XS 250 or equivalent meeting specs • Quantity: 1 unit, delivery by 30 Apr 2027 to Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703‑0005 • Quote submission deadline: 14 Sep 2026, 1700 MD, via email to Cameron Shawver • Period of performance: 21 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027