LMG REQUEST FOR NEW BOAT MOTOR

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is procuring three specialized outboard engines—specifically one BF200XCRA and two BF200DXRA models, or equivalent products—to be delivered within 60 days of order receipt. The engines must meet stringent performance, dimensional, and operational requirements, including compliance with EPA and CARB Tier 3 or higher emissions standards, the use of Honda HI-M or equivalent anti-corrosion coating systems, and a minimum five-year manufacturer warranty. All units must be accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including operator manuals, warranty registration materials, and installation guides. Delivery is FOB destination to the USGS Louisiana Water Science Center at 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, with the contractor bearing all shipping costs and responsibilities up to the point of unloading. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333618, with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and is restricted to eligible small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the correct NAICS code at the time of award and must comply with all applicable federal requirements, including Buy American, prohibitions on child labor and trafficking, and supply chain security disclosures. The solicitation, issued under number 140G0126Q0155 on June 5, 2026, has a response deadline of June 12, 2026, and will be awarded without discussions unless deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Award will be based on a trade-off analysis considering price and technical merit, with both factors weighted approximately equally. Payment must be processed electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring a vendor-generated invoice and adherence to strict submission timelines. Contractors must also submit a completed representation and certification package per FAR 52.212-3 and ensure all pricing remains firm for 30 days following the due date. The contract contains no option periods, and the government reserves the right to deobligate unexpended funds 120 days after performance expiration and to reject any or all offers if in the public interest.