Outboard motors

The US Geological Survey's Columbia Environmental Research Center is procuring four Mercury 90 horsepower four-stroke outboard motors to replace existing models at their facility. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0147) requires direct replacement motors with specific technical specifications including computerized ignition, electronic fuel injection, electric start, remote console steering, power tilt and trim, and compatibility with Mercury SmartCraft Gauges. Motors must weigh no more than 400 pounds, be compatible with 20-inch transoms, have a minimum 20-inch shaft length, and operate on regular unleaded gasoline with up to 10% ethanol. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation that receives an "acceptable" rating in Technical Compliance based on meeting the salient characteristics. Critical dates include the solicitation issuance on June 23, 2025, written quotes due by June 27, 2025 at 0900 Eastern time, and an anticipated contract award date of June 30, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 (though documents show some discrepancy with codes 333618 and 336618) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are specifically identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves exactly four outboard motors with delivery required within 48 days after receipt of order. The motors will be delivered to and used at the USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center in Columbia, Missouri. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award, and the contract includes a three-year government warranty on the motors.