OUTBOARD MOTOR REPLACEMENT
ID: 140G0326Q0013Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

PSC

GASOLINE RECIPROCATING ENGINES, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT; AND COMPONENTS (2805)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f98ee3f6f0c7449e894b6e5633226a93/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is seeking proposals for the replacement of outboard motors under solicitation number 140G0326Q0013. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, focusing on the acquisition of a new 200HP, 4-stroke outboard jet motor for a custom Wooldridge 'Sport' boat, which is essential for various field operations. Offerors must submit a firm-fixed-price quote along with technical qualifications, past performance references, and other required documentation by January 12, 2026, at 1500 PST, with questions due by January 7, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Yangzhi Deng at yangzhideng@usgs.gov or call 916-278-9326.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deng, Yangzhi
    (916) 278-9326
    yangzhideng@usgs.gov
    Files
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    Amd_front_0001.pdf
    This government file, Amendment/Modification 0001 to Solicitation 140G0326Q0013, addresses an amendment to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an "OUTBOARD MOTOR REPLACEMENT." The amendment clarifies that its purpose is to answer submitted questions while confirming the RFQ due date remains January 12, 2026, at 1500 PST, with no further questions permitted. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may result in the rejection of the offer. Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency, USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR. The document also includes standard forms for amendments of solicitations and modifications of contracts, outlining fields for contract ID, amendment/modification numbers, effective dates, and descriptions of changes.
    Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_Attachments.pdf
    The USGS's Wooldridge Sport Re-power project requires a new 200HP, 4-stroke outboard jet motor (under 550lbs) for an 18' custom Wooldridge 'Sport' boat. The motor must be convertible to a jet drive with a stainless steel impeller and a USGS-provided Wooldridge Urethane jet foot. It needs to be compatible with existing Yamaha 703 remote controls or a new rigging kit, and new AGM batteries are required. Labor involves removing the old motor and controls, installing the new motor, rigging kit, and batteries per manufacturer specifications, with full testing afterward. The old motor must be palletized for USGS. This solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those for System for Award Management, Instructions to Offerors, Buy American Certificate, and Contract Terms and Conditions. Evaluation factors prioritize Past Performance and lead time (significantly more important) over Price. Offerors must provide two relevant references from the last four years and an estimated completion time. The document also details numerous certifications and representations related to small business status, equal opportunity, child labor, taxpayer identification, and prohibitions on contracting with certain entities.
    Sol_140G0326Q0013_Amd_0001.pdf
    This government file, Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140G0326Q0013 for Outboard Motor Replacement, serves to address submitted questions regarding the Request for Quotation (RFQ). The key details include the confirmation that the RFQ due date remains January 12, 2026, at 1500 PST, and no further questions will be accepted. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified time may lead to the rejection of the offer. This document outlines the procedures for submitting changes to an already submitted offer, emphasizing that such changes must reference the solicitation and amendment and be received before the opening hour and date. The amendment also specifies that contractors must sign and return copies to the issuing agency.
    Sol_140G0326Q0013.pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0013, issued by the USGS, seeks proposals for outboard motor replacement. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a standard size of 1,000. Responses are due by January 12, 2026, 1500 PST, via email to yangzhideng@usgs.gov. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. The award will be based on a tradeoff method, requiring offerors to submit technical qualifications, relevant past contracts with references, a firm-fixed-price quote, lead time, place of manufacture, and System for Award Management (SAM) UEI. The submission must include a signed SF 18 form with firm information, pricing, and FAR certifications. Parts will be picked up at the vendor's facility within a two-hour driving distance of the USGS warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon. Questions regarding the RFQ are due by January 7, 2026, 1500 PST.
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