LMG REQUEST FOR NEW BOAT MOTOR

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Baton Rouge Field Office is seeking to purchase a single Pro Drive XRF50IR surface drive engine to maintain the operational readiness of its surface drive vessel through a competitive Request for Quotations numbered 140G0126Q0220, scheduled for issuance on July 22, 2026, with quotations due by July 29, 2026. This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333618, with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and will be awarded using simplified procedures under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul guidelines, allowing all responsible sources to submit quotations. The anticipated award date is August 15, 2026, and award will be contingent upon vendor registration in the System for Award Management. The engine must be delivered to the USGS Louisiana Water Science Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government at that location. Pricing is to be submitted as a firm-fixed price for a commercial item, with no estimated contract value disclosed, and payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF. All quotations must include compliance with standard FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, prohibition on forced labor, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, Buy American requirements, and contractor representation of small business status. Offerors are required to submit their Unique Entity ID, affirm their small business status, and provide technical specifications aligned with Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics, which define the exact performance and functional requirements of the engine. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, using a trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable, allowing the government to select the most advantageous offer. Contractors must also comply with clauses mandating electronic invoicing, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and adherence to labeling and packaging standards aligned with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073, though specific packaging methods are not detailed. Point of contact for all inquiries is Jonathan Wyatt, and contract administration will be handled by the USGS OAG National Acquisition Branch in Reston, Virginia, with Daniel Galvin as the authorized contracting officer. No contract options, security clearances, or key personnel requirements are specified, and the performance period is limited from August 15 to November 15, 2026, with delivery required