SAM #140G0326Q0102

Logistical Support and Reconnaissance Surveys for Walrus Research in Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is seeking small business vendors to provide logistical support and reconnaissance survey services for Pacific walrus research in the Bering and Chukchi Seas, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center - Contracting office: Sacramento Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified small businesses under NAICS 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation) - Products/Services Requested: - Logistical support services for up to three walrus surveys (firm-fixed-price, payment only for flights performed) - Reconnaissance survey operations to locate Pacific walrus aggregations, including: - Point locations and estimated counts - Data delivery via satellite phone and electronic formats - NSN: 7540-01-152-8067 (for logistical support service) - Quantities: - Up to three surveys may be conducted, depending on weather and sea ice conditions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be capable of operating up to 250 nautical miles offshore - Technical capability, experience, and past performance emphasized - Data communication via satellite phone and electronic formats - Small business set-aside; must submit technical qualifications, firm fixed price, and signed SF 18 form - Place of Performance: - Nome, Kotzebue, or Utqiagvik, Alaska - USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK - Contracting office in Sacramento, CA

Description

Request for Quote: Logistic Support Service for Walrus Surveys in the Bering and Chukchi SeasThe solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0102.This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through RFO FAR Part 12, Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.NAICS: 481219: Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, $16.5 Million.Place of Performance: Nome, AK; Kotzebue, AK; or Utqiagvik, AK.Period of Performance are estimates only and are subject to change: June 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026.Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on a tradeoff method. Please provide the following information:1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, etc3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts 4. Firm, fixed price quote5. System for Award Management UEIAttached Pages:Statement of Work, 2 pagesClauses and Provisions, 3 pagesQuestions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 05/26/2026, 1500 PST.Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 05/28/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.

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