ContractSolicitation

V--HUMBOLDT VESSEL LEASE ELFERS PCMSC

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140G0326Q0067
Response Deadline
Apr 14, 2026
10 days left
Days Remaining
10
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, California, is seeking a firm-fixed-price vessel lease with crew to support offshore scientific work near Humboldt Bay, California. The work covers two missions: deploying a wave glider in August 2026 and retrieving a transponder and wave glider in September 2026. The vessel must be U.S. Coast Guard licensed and, after amendment, at least 78 feet overall length, with an A-frame, winch, crane, about 400 square feet of deck space, capacity for eight personnel, and support for 24-hour operations including meals; quotes also need to include mobilization and demobilization, weather days, and fuel costs capped at $3,250, and evaluation will focus on technical capability, operational approach, crew qualifications, past performance, and price. Submissions are due by email on April 14, 2026, and offers must acknowledge the amendment to avoid rejection; the period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
488390
Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
PSC Code
V124
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf
PDF•124 KB•Mar 17, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center, is seeking information from qualified businesses to lease a vessel for two offshore scientific missions near Humboldt Bay in 2026. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research only and is not a solicitation. The missions involve deploying and retrieving scientific equipment, including wave gliders and a transponder. The USGS requires a vessel at least 90 feet long, with a cruising speed of 20 knots, equipped with navigation and safety gear, and capable of accommodating up to eight personnel for 24-hour operations. The vessel must also have specific equipment, including an A-frame, winch, and at least 400 sq ft of deck space. Vendors must provide capability statements detailing vessel specifications, crew qualifications, similar work, U.S. Coast Guard licensing, insurance, and company information. Mobilization will occur in Eureka, CA, with specific meal and insurance requirements.
Sol_140G0326Q0067_Amd_0001.pdf
PDF•203 KB•Apr 2, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment revises the minimum vessel length requirement for Solicitation Number 140G0326Q0067/0001, issued by USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR. The original requirement for a vessel of at least 90 feet overall length has been reduced to 78 feet to expand competition. Offers must acknowledge this amendment via specific methods, ensuring receipt by the specified date and time to avoid rejection. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This modification is documented on a Standard Form 30, "Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract."
Sol_140G0326Q0067.pdf
PDF•570 KB•Apr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center (PCMSC) in Santa Cruz, California, seeks proposals for vessel and crew services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for two offshore scientific missions near Humboldt Bay, California: deployment of a wave glider in August 2026 and retrieval of a transponder and wave glider in September 2026. The contract, a firm fixed-price award, requires a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed vessel at least 90 feet long with specific equipment (A-frame, winch, crane, 400 sq ft deck space) and the capacity to accommodate eight personnel for 24-hour operations, including meals. Quotes must include vessel lease, mobilization/demobilization, potential weather days, and fuel costs (capped at $3,250). Proposals will be evaluated on technical capability, operational approach, crew qualifications, past performance, and price. Submissions are due via email by April 14, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 17, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedApr 2, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 14, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 29, 2026

Agency Information

Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Office
OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS

Point of Contact

Name
Berberena, Joel

Official Sources

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