W--Lease of Research Vessel

The U.S. Geological Survey has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the lease of a research vessel to support geophysical mapping operations. The requirement specifies a small local or regional class vessel to conduct these operations in the waters off Fire Island, New York, specifically between the Moriches and Fire Island inlets. This opportunity is identified under solicitation number G11PS00136.

The procurement is categorized under NAICS 483212 for Inland Water Passenger Transportation and PSC code W. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of March 30, 2011. Detailed information regarding this requirement was updated through March 24, 2011, and includes three supplemental attachments accessible via FedConnect.

Tranice Allen serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement at the U.S. Geological Survey. While the place of performance is centered off the coast of New York, the administrative oversight is managed by the agency's contracting office. No specific set-aside designation is indicated in the provided notice metadata.