Summary: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Outboard Engines

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the American Embassy San Salvador on August 27, 2026, for the procurement of maritime outboard engines to support the National Civilian Police (PNC) Coastal Police. The solicitation number is 19ES6026Q0043, with quotations due by September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted electronically as a single Adobe Acrobat PDF file to SanSalvadorProcurement@state.gov. The contract is firm-fixed-price with all costs quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD), and Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable due to tax exemption agreements between the U.S. Government and El Salvador.

The scope of services requires delivery of one pair of Suzuki brand (or equal) 200 HP maritime outboard engines with specified technical requirements including electronic fuel injection, power trim and tilt, and remote steer control, along with one-site installation services and on-site maintenance not exceeding 500 hours or five years. Additionally, one single 40 HP Suzuki brand (or equal) outboard engine with on-site maintenance not exceeding 300 hours or two years is required. All equipment must be brand-new, original equipment with complete technical specifications and photographs provided in quotations. Engines must be delivered to the National Civilian Police Coastal Police in a single consolidated shipment within six months of contract award, with all delivery, warranty documentation, trained personnel for servicing, and five-year parts availability included. Only original brand-name equipment is acceptable; Chinese, generic, or clone products are prohibited. Quoters must demonstrate at least five years of experience in boat maintenance and installation services in El Salvador, maintain a permanent local representative with five years of established presence, and be registered to do business in El Salvador. All quoters must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration prior to submission.