Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0118
USGS Market Research for Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Lease
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
140G0326Q0118
NAICS
532411
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research for the lease of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): - Government buyer: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition Grants - Product/service requested: - Lease of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) - All technical and performance requirements are specified in the attached Statement of Work - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - NAICS code: 532411 (Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing) - Interested businesses are asked to submit brochures demonstrating their ability to meet the ROV leasing requirements - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation for quotes or proposals - No unique or notable requirements are specified beyond the need for leasing an ROV
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a lease of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) as described in the Statement of Work attached. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing, with the associated size standard of $45.5M.All responsible sources may submit a brochure detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work included with this announcement.Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/06/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered