The U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Acquisitions and Grants, issued a purchase order to Pro Drive Outboard L.L.C. on September 24, 2026, for a shallow-water boat, motor, and trailer valued at $46,540.00 under a Total Small Business set-aside. Performance is at Loreauville, Louisiana, with ultimate completion by February 1, 2027.
The procurement calls for a 20-foot flat-bottom aluminum hull (5086 marine-grade, welded ribs) with a 50-horsepower surface-drive engine (3-cylinder, 866 cc, reversible prop, 5000–6000 RPM), center-console hydraulic steering, bilge pump, hydro-turf flooring, LED lighting, trolling motor plug, bow spotlight, removable seats, and an aluminum trailer capable of transporting the assembled boat. NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) with small business employee threshold of 1,000. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0126Q0278, posted September 4, 2026) closed September 18, 2026.