V--VESSEL CHARTER SERVICE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Interior (DOI), specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal Marine Science Center, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Vessel Charter Services. This acquisition aims to support the collection of long sediment cores and sub-bottom seismic data. The anticipated award will be a Firm, Fixed Price contract, set aside for Total Small Businesses. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include vessel charter to facilitate the collection of long sediment cores using a Jumbo Piston Corer and Vibra Corer, as well as sub-bottom seismic data collection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Anticipated Firm, Fixed Price contract
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 483113, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (Size Standard 800)
- PSC Code: V124, Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 29, 2026 (Solicitation 140G0326Q0094)
- Published: April 17, 2026
Additional Notes
This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), with deviations implemented under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) as of March 2026. Prospective contractors are not required to respond to this pre-solicitation notice. All questions should be directed to the Contracting POC, Yangzhi Deng, at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to participate.