Opportunity
SAM #140G0126Q0223
USGS Solicits Minn Kota GPS-Enabled Trolling Motors for Research Watercraft
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
140G0126Q0223
NAICS
334511, 333618, 423860, 441222
The US Geological Survey (USGS) Columbia Environmental Research Center, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure 16 GPS-enabled trolling motors to support research on fish movement and invasive carp management using semi-autonomous watercraft. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - United States Geological Survey (USGS) - Columbia Environmental Research Center - OAG Reston Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - Minn Kota (OEM for Riptide Kayak Terrova and Riptide Terrova Saltwater Trolling Motors) - Products/Services Requested: - 8 Minn Kota Riptide Kayak Terrova Trolling Motors with Advanced GPS Navigation Wireless Remotes and Quick-Release Mounting Brackets (Model MKA-21) - 8 Minn Kota Riptide Terrova Saltwater Trolling Motors with Quick-Release Mounting Brackets (Model MKA-64) - 16 GPS Enabled Trolling Motors (Approved RPN: 0070338777) - Notable Requirements: - Products must be GPS-enabled and suitable for use in semi-autonomous watercraft for invasive carp capture and sonar surveys - Compliance with the Buy American Act is required - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Focus on small business participation and standard federal procurement clauses
Description
The USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center has a requirement to purchase 16 GPS ENABLED TROLLING MOTORS and to be delivered to Columbia, MO Delivery Date - 60 days after receipt of orderRequest for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0223 will be issued on or about 07/23/2026 with written quotes due on or about 07/29/2026. The NAICS code is 333618. The size standard is 1,500 employeesThe anticipated award date of the contract is 08/03/2026 A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses may be emailed to rafael_anderson@ios.doi.gov.Buy American Act applies. Vendors must comply with all applicable domestic sourcing requirements and disclose any foreign end products.