Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0071
USGS Solicits Vessel Charter and Fuel for Sediment Sampling near Humboldt Bay
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
March 25, 2026
April 02, 2026
140G0326Q0071
532411, 488390, 488330
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal & Marine office is seeking vessel charter services and fuel to support sediment sampling operations near Humboldt Bay, Eureka, CA. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine, Sacramento Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Vessel lease (1 unit; part number 00010) - Vessel must be equipped for scientific sediment sampling and accommodate 4 USGS personnel - Must support five 12-hour days at sea during spring and fall operations - Fuel (1 unit; part number 00020) - Vessel charter services and fuel in accordance with the Statement of Work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must have specific operational capabilities for scientific sampling - Evaluation factors prioritize technical capability, relevant experience, and past performance over price - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Place of performance is Humboldt Bay entrance, Eureka, CA, with delivery and coordination through USGS facilities in Santa Cruz and Sacramento
Description
Vessel charter services