ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SAN NICOLAS BOAT CHARTER

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140G0326Q0044

Response Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USGS Western Ecological Research Center, within the Department of the Interior, is seeking a small business contractor to provide a boat charter to support research activities at San Nicolas Island, California. The work calls for a 6-day charter in spring 2026 and an option for a fall 2026 charter, using a fully licensed vessel with required safety and operational equipment, including radar, depth sounder, GPS, and a scuba compressor, along with berthing for 10 biologists and meal service. The contractor is responsible for providing the crew, handling all sailing tasks, and supplying the staff and equipment needed for the charter under a non-personal services, firm fixed-price arrangement. Quotes must be submitted by email with a signed SF18, a firm fixed-price quote with breakdown, and a UEI number by March 30, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

483114

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

PSC Code

R425

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

Sol_140G0326Q0044.pdf

PDF•487 KB•Mar 26, 2026

AI Summary

The USGS Western Ecological Research Center is seeking a contractor for a 6-day boat charter in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 to support research activities at San Nicolas Island, California. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) outlines requirements for a fully licensed vessel with specific safety and operational equipment, including radar, depth sounder, GPS, scuba compressor, and berthing for 10 biologists with meal services. The contractor must provide a crew, assume all sailing tasks, and supply necessary staff and equipment. Key submission instructions include a signed SF18, a firm fixed-price quote with a breakdown, and a UEI number, all to be emailed by March 30, 2026. The contract period of performance is April 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, for the spring charter, with an option for the fall charter from September 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. The RFQ also includes various federal acquisition regulations and clauses related to contract terms, payment, insurance, and ethical conduct, emphasizing the non-personal services nature of the contract.