28--Mercury 115 ELPT 4-Stroke Motor

The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, is seeking a Brand Name or Equal Mercury 115 ELPTO 4-Stroke Motor through a Request for Quote numbered 140G0226Q0062, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 333618 for Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing. The requirement specifies a single 115 HP outboard motor with Command Thrust lower unit, prop-driven system, remote steering, power trim, electronic fuel injection, 20-inch shaft length, and electric start, which must be authentic, manufacturer-certified, warranted, and delivered in original, intact packaging; gray market, counterfeit, used, or resale items are strictly prohibited. For equal products, offerors must provide technical brochures or specifications demonstrating the item meets or exceeds all specified salient characteristics and clearly identify the make and model number. The solicitation follows FAR Part 12 for commercial items and FAR 13.5 for simplified acquisition procedures, with award to be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov no later than June 26, 2026, and must include the Unique Entity Identifier, line-item pricing with shipping costs, and proof of SAM registration. The motor is to be delivered to the USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center in Rolla, Missouri. Contractors must comply with multiple regulatory and administrative requirements, including the inclusion of clauses on whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, and prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI practices. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with contractors registering via SAM and receiving enrollment instructions from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis within three to five business days of award. Invoices must be submitted no later than 90 days after performance ends. Technical performance is subject to direction from a designated Technical Liaison, and any anticipated delays or performance issues must be immediately reported in writing to the contracting officer. The Administrative Contracting Office is located in Denver, Colorado, and all communications must reference the contract number and be sent to the designated email. The contract imposes obligations on subcontractors to mirror key compliance clauses, and offerors must affirm their small business status and any applicable socioeconomic certifications under FAR 52.219-1. Failure to adhere to any requirement will render a quote nonresponsive.