Dry docking service for the Research Vessel Muskie

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an agency within the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to determine the interest and capability of firms to provide dry docking services for the Research Vessel Muskie. This 70-foot vessel is based in Sandusky, Ohio and requires annual inspections and maintenance.

The purpose of this notice is to gather information from potential contractors to inform the appropriate acquisition strategy for these dry docking services. The USGS is seeking responses from a variety of business types, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, Section 8(a) firms, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and large businesses. Interested firms must provide their company information, capability statement, and size status by March 26, 2024. This is not a solicitation, and any future contract opportunity will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.