Sources_Sought_1.doc

Sources Sought For

United States Geological Survey

Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

This is a sources sought announcement only. This source sought is for acquisition planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any cost incurred as a result of the announcement shall be borne by the interested party (prospective offeror) and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments.

Scope:

The Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center (LMGWSC) needs to obtain a service to have their research boats launched/lifted into the Mississippi River near Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

The boats are between 24 and 26 feet in length LA. A 24 hours’ notice will be given before the service is required. This requirement is anticipated to be a multi-year contract with an estimate of 40 lifts per year.

The Suggest NAICS - 713930 Marinas Requested Information:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project should submit following information:

A. Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B. SAM Unique Entity ID and/or CAGE code

C. Are you a small business under 713930 NAICS code?

D. Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).