Outboard engines

The Department of State US Embassy San Salvador seeks quotations for outboard engines to support the National Civilian Police Coastal Police in El Salvador, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM and questions due September 3. This is a firm-fixed-price Request for Quotation with no set-aside category.

Place of performance is Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador. The procurement requires one pair of Suzuki brand (or equal) 200 HP maritime outboard engines with 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 is required with on-site maintenance not exceeding 300 hours or two years. All equipment must be brand-new, original equipment; 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 SAM registration prior to submission. 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. All costs must be quoted in U.S. Dollars; Value Added Tax is not applicable due to tax exemption agreements between the U.S. Government and El Salvador. The NAICS code is 33631, Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; PSC is 2895, Miscellaneous Engines and Components.