W--Fully Found Vessel for Turtle Research in coastal

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center has a requirement for a fully found and crewed vessel to support coral reef research within the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This solicitation, identified by number 140G0124Q0071, is a small business set-aside. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation, and PSC W020, Lease or Rental of Equipment- Ship and Marine Equipment. The government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity firm-fixed-price contract to the offeror providing the best value based on the evaluation criteria.

The anticipated contract includes a five-year period of performance beginning from the date of award. Amendment 0001 was issued to incorporate a questions and answers document and an updated performance-based work statement. Supporting documentation includes five attachments: a revised performance work statement, a question and answer document, the solicitation amendment, a wage determination, and the original solicitation document.

The USGS office in the Department of the Interior is managing this procurement, with Dayna Parkin serving as the point of contact. Written quotes are due by February 22, 2024. All participating vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with federal regulations. Responses may be submitted via email to the designated contracting point of contact.