Surface Drove Outboard Motor and Accs IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is procuring one Surface Drove Outboard Motor and associated accessories, specifically a Pro-Drive RSCX40VIR 40HP Van Pro Drive IR Motor with a Remote Steering Single Kit and Single Center Console Control Plate. The motor must meet detailed salient characteristics including a V-twin cylinder arrangement with Electronic Fuel Injection, instant/automatic reverse capability, 180-degree lower unit rotation, adjustable trim, and speeds up to 29 mph, with a 3-year warranty included. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance with specifications and price. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0029 was issued on January 12, 2026, with written quotes due on January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Vendors must submit questions by January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov, and the anticipated award date is February 20, 2026.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside designating women-owned small business (WOSB) as the eligible bidder category, with the NAICS code 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,500 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The delivery location is the California Water Science Center at 3115 Ramco Street in West Sacramento, California, with a required 30-day delivery timeline following receipt of the purchase order. The contractor must arrange shipment to a FedEx Freight Depot in Reno, Nevada using the specified FedEx account number, and the end user will coordinate pickup upon delivery. All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the contract, and responses should be emailed to cnicanor@usgs.gov.