Sources_Sought_Logistical_support_-_Alaska_1.docx

Sources Sought

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing logistical support services in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561210, Facilities support services and associated size standard of $47.0 million apply to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to aberry@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 02/09/2026 by 0500 PS Responses submitted by hard copy shall not be accepted or considered.

Statement of Work Background The U. S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center Polar Bear Research Program has been conducting research on polar bears in Alaska’s southern Beaufort Sea region for over four decades. A portion of this research requires field crews to operate out of Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska. In the spring of 2026, USGS will deploy a field crew of 3 people to Utqiaġvik to biopsy dart polar bears on the sea ice. This effort will require substantial logistical support and will be most cost-effective and efficient if all support can be received through a single provider.

Requirements USGS logistic support requirements include:

Lodging for -3 people x 17 nights; March 9-March 25, 2026 (check out on March 26)

Lodging must have parking with plug-ins for vehicles, shower, laundry, kitchen facilities, and internet access. The crew plans to leave on March 24, but extra days have been added to the schedule in case of delays.

Vehicle -Vehicle use for 18 days; March 9-March 26, 2026

Vehicle requirements: truck with 4 standard doors (each with an exterior handle) and a truck bed of at least 6 feet. The truck should have an engine heater plug-in cord, and ice scrapers and jumper cables stored inside the vehicle. The crew plans to leave on March 24, but extra days have been added to the schedule in case of delays.

*Office/lab/storage space -Space use for 18 days; March 9-March 26, 2026

Office requirements: approximately 170 square feet of office/lab space for data entry, sample processing, field gear cleaning and staging, and electronic equipment charging and set up. The office/lab space should be equipped with tables, desks or lab counters with seating for at least 2. An internet connection, access to refrigerator and freezer space and a utility sink or similar with running water for washing tools is required. Shelves or cabinets for supply storage is a plus. The door to the office/lab area needs to be lockable and the space should be accessible outside of business hours.

Approximately 80 square feet for storage of aircraft maintenance gear and shipping containers. The storage area may be in a separate location from the office/lab area, but ideally would be located nearby.

Facility management must be willing to authorize biological samples, and animal capture drugs and firearms in locked cases on the premises.

The field crew plans to leave Utqiaġvik on March 24, but extra days have been added to the schedule in case of delays.

Task:

· Provide services/access as listed on the requisition and described in “Requirements”.

Deliverables: Services/requirements are available during the period of performance.

Period of Performance: March 3 through March 30, 2026