Boat Motor - Brand Name or Equal

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) North Texas Program Office is seeking to procure a 115 HP outboard boat motor for a 20' aluminum Boulton Powerboat, with the requirement being for a brand name or equal to the Yamaha F115LB model. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0016) will be issued on or about November 21, 2024, with written quotes due on or about December 3, 2024, and an anticipated contract award date of December 9, 2024. The procurement requires vendors to be registered in SAM.gov and involves a comprehensive motor replacement and installation process. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors must meet technical specifications including a 25" shaft, power tilt and trim, EFI fuel induction system, and compatibility with existing mechanical controls. Potential offerors can submit questions and quotes via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov, with the final response deadline extended to 9:00 AM EST on December 27, 2024.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The motor will be delivered to the USGS facility in Fort Worth, Texas, with a required delivery timeline of 181 days after receipt of order and installation to occur within 50 miles of Fort Worth during regular business hours. The procurement involves removing the existing Yamaha motor and installing the new motor on the existing boat without requiring modifications to the vessel's current hydraulic steering or control systems. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the requirement is for a single outboard motor that must run on regular unleaded gasoline with a maximum 10% ethanol blend. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications and photographs of the existing boat to help potential vendors understand the precise requirements for the motor and installation.