25-391 sefsc 2 twin yamaha engines

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Request for Quotation seeking two Yamaha LF150XB or F150XB 150 horsepower 4-stroke marine outboard engines with 25" shafts for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center's research vessel R/V Whaler located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The procurement also includes associated equipment such as a twin binnacle control box, digital tachometer and speed/fuel gauges, and a tie bar kit to replace existing engines on the vessel previously used in the Deepwater Horizon Alabama Estuarine Dolphin Population and Health Restoration Project. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation criteria, with vendors required to submit both technical and pricing quotes. The solicitation specifically requires Yamaha brand engines to ensure interchangeability with the vessel's current configuration and minimize mission disruption for marine mammal research operations conducted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The response deadline is 4:00 PM EST on August 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 441222 with a $30 million size standard, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. Market research was conducted through Central Florida Yamaha, Inc., with additional consultation from Workskiff CEO recommending direct purchase from Yamaha, though the engines are not available through GSA Advantage. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value, but focuses on procuring exactly two engines with associated control and monitoring equipment. Delivery is required within 45 days after contract award to the NOAA Gulf Marine Support Facility. The replacement engines will restore the R/V Whaler's operational capabilities for marine mammal research missions in both Gulf and Atlantic waters, with the Yamaha brand specification justified by the need to maintain engine compatibility with the vessel's existing configuration that has approximately half of its serviceable hours remaining.