LMG REQUEST FOR NEW BOAT MOTOR

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is purchasing three outboard engines for the Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Baton Rouge. This small business set-aside, solicitation 140G0126Q0155, requires 200HP motors (specifically Honda models BF200DXRA and BF200XCRA) or their functional equivalents. Delivery to Baton Rouge is required within 60 days of the order. The contract includes a five-year manufacturer warranty and requires compliance with ten specific technical characteristics, including displacement and emissions standards. The USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center is buying three 200HP outboard engines for its Baton Rouge Field Office. This is a competitive small business set-aside under NAICS code 333618. The requirement specifies two Honda BF200DXRA units and one Honda BF200XCRA unit, or functional equivalents that meet the salient characteristics. Technical compliance requires matching the performance of the specified Honda models, including displacement, alternator output, and emissions. The contract also mandates a five-year manufacturer warranty and specific configurations like shaft length and corrosion resistance for the Water Science Center's environment.