Logistic Support Service for Walrus Surveys in the
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking Logistic Support Services for Walrus Surveys in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0102, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary objective is to support a research expedition by acquiring point locations for Pacific walrus aggregations. Responses are due May 28, 2026, at 1500 PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide logistical support for 0 to 3 reconnaissance operations between June 4 and June 28, 2026. These operations will involve following the marginal ice zone, not exceeding 250 nautical miles from shore, to locate Pacific walrus aggregations. Key deliverables include:
- Verbally communicating walrus distribution and locations via satellite phone to the research vessel.
- Providing electronic data after each survey, including point locations for all walrus aggregations, approximate numbers of walruses at each point, and the area searched.
- A firm, fixed-price quote is required per survey, and a quote for 0 reconnaissance operations must also be provided. No minimum quantity of surveys is guaranteed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation), with a size standard of $16.5 Million.
- Product/Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services).
- Period of Performance: Estimated June 4, 2026, to June 28, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Nome, AK; Kotzebue, AK; or Utqiagvik, AK.
- Questions Due: May 26, 2026, 1500 PST.
- Responses Due: May 28, 2026, 1500 PST.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on a tradeoff method. Quotations must be submitted electronically to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. Required submission items include:
- Signed SF 18 form with firm information, signature, and line-item prices.
- Technical submission detailing qualifications, experience, and a work plan.
- Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project descriptions and two or more professional references.
- Firm, fixed-price quote.
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at acquisition.gov. Attached documents include a Statement of Work (2 pages) and Clauses and Provisions (3 pages). The Contracting Officer is Deng, Yangzhi (yangzhideng@usgs.gov, 916-278-9326).