Definitive Contract 140M0126C0002
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- The University of South Florida (USF) was awarded a $86,616 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Geological Survey to provide complete bottom stationed ocean profiler (BSOP) and training services. The award, which does not include a set-aside designation, was made on September 23, 2005 with a completion date of December 31, 2008. This contract supports the Survey's coastal and marine research activities in the Tampa Bay region by enabling USF to deliver specialized machine shop services...
- This is a $24,068.20 delivery order contract awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants to the University of South Florida (USF). The contract is for the provision of marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. The contract is a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a period of performance from September 2022 through September 2027. No set-aside designation was...
- This is a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order awarded to the University of South Florida (USF) by the Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants. The contract, valued at $54,636.76, is for the provision of marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. This award is under a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) held by USF, valued at $150,000 and running from September 2022 through September 2027....
- The University of South Florida (USF) was awarded a $39,302.89 firm-fixed-price delivery order contract by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants to provide marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. The five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement, running from September 2022 through September 2027, does not have a set-aside designation. USF has previously received other federal prime and...
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, awarded a $49,845 firm-fixed-price purchase order to the University of South Florida (USF) to conduct a study on closure depth, which has implications for coastal sand resource management. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis under simplified acquisition procedures, as BOEM determined that USF's proposal was the only one that could meet the requirements without disrupting...
- This federal contract was awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants to the University of South Florida (USF) for $150,000 under a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide marine shop equipment services. The purpose is to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center by delivering specialized technical services on an as-needed basis through firm fixed-price delivery orders. USF, a major public research university in Tampa,...
- This is a delivery order contract awarded by the Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants to the University of South Florida (USF) on August 2, 2016. The contract has a potential value of $8,506.22 and a completion date of August 31, 2018. It is a labor hours type contract for the provision of marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. This award is associated with a $150,000 Blanket Purchase...
- This contract award is a $14,677 Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order from the Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants to the University of South Florida (USF). The order is for marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. This delivery order is placed against a $150,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that runs from September 2022 through September 2027. The contract does not have a set-aside...
- This federal contract award was made by the Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants to the University of South Florida (USF), a state-controlled institution of higher education located in Tampa, Florida. The $20,349.36 firm fixed-price delivery order contract is for USF to provide marine shop equipment services to support the Survey's St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. This contract is part of a $150,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement...
- The University of South Florida (USF) was awarded a $78,628 delivery order contract by the Department of the Interior's US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants. The contract is for firm fixed-price marine shop equipment services to support the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. The award is part of a $150,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) between USF and USGS that runs from September 2022 through September 2027. There was no set-aside designation...
The University of South Florida has been awarded a $887,025.36 definitive time-and-materials contract (MM-24-02B) by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for in situ sampling services on the Blake Plateau. The award, announced on December 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 14, 2026, represents an increase from the government's initial estimate of $550,000–$600,000. Under this civilian contract, USF will provide vessel and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services to support scientific investigation and marine survey operations in a designated 20 km x 20 km area off the Blake Plateau. The contractor will supply ROV equipment featuring at least one 7-function manipulator, conduct an 11-day on-site operational phase with 24-hour ship operations, and collect targeted geological and biological samples from both disturbed and control areas. Additionally, USF will provide laboratory capabilities for sample processing with temperature-controlled storage options (-80°C, -20°C, and refrigerated) and collaborate with government scientists to develop draft and final survey plans due at least 30 days prior to field operations. This procurement was conducted on an unrestricted basis with no set-aside designation and falls under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. The contract utilizes time-and-materials pricing with fixed hourly rates inclusive of wages, overhead, and profit, allowing flexibility for the scientific work required. USF's selection underscores its established capacity as a major public research institution with demonstrated expertise in marine science and advanced research support for federal agencies. The work will be performed in Tampa, Florida, with offshore operations on the Blake Plateau, and the contract will support BOEM's mission to manage marine resources responsibly while advancing understanding of ocean ecosystems.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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Vessel and ROV Services- Blake Plateau | 140M0125Q0027 | Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Solicitation 1/1 | 7/31/25, 3:12 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $887.0k | 12/15/25 |