LMG request for new boat motor

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks the purchase of three outboard engines (two units of 200HP BF200DXRA and one unit of 200HP BF200XCRA, or equal), with proposals due June 12, 2026 and anticipated award on June 22, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside restricted to Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

Place of performance is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Delivery is required 60 days after receipt of order to the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center at 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 14. The NAICS code is 333618, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, with a 1,500-employee size standard.

The engines must meet salient specifications: minimum 200-horsepower 4-stroke V6 with full throttle operating range of 5,000–6,000 RPM, 3.5-liter minimum displacement, fuel-injection system, electric start, remote mechanical steering compatibility, standard power trim and tilt, minimum 60-amp alternator output, heavy-duty marine gearcase rated for continuous duty, saltwater corrosion protection with multilayer anti-corrosion coating and stainless steel components in high-exposure areas, freshwater flush port, EPA and CARB Tier 3 or better emissions compliance, approximate weight of 600–630 pounds, and minimum 5-year manufacturer warranty. One unit requires a 25-inch extra-long shaft; two require 25-inch shafts. Offerors must supply new engines with complete documentation including operator manuals and installation guides.

Offerors must be registered and active in the SAM database under NAICS Code 336612 prior to award. Evaluation criteria weigh price and technical factors equally, with technical and past performance combined being approximately equal to cost or price. The contracting officer is Mindie Dixon (720-954-2784; mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov).