Final Design Construction Commissioning of Great Lakes Fisheries Research Vessel

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Final Design Construction Commissioning of Great Lakes Fisheries Research Vessel

Final Design, Construction, and Commissioning of Great Lakes Fisheries Research Vessel.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC), Ann Arbor, MI has a requirement for a new fisheries RESEARCH VESSEL (R/V) to replace the current R/V GRAYLING. The Grayling provides the platform in the upper Laurentian Great Lakes (Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Superior) for the Deepwater Science Program. The procurement will include the final detail design, construction and commissioning of the Grayling, as well as providing and installing associated scientific mission and operating equipment.

The Government anticipates a best value award of a commercial, firm fixed price contract.

The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available at www.fedbizopps.gov on or about 01/21/2013. The associated solicitation number is G13PS00115. The offeror is responsible for monitoring the Fedbizopps site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). A formal solicitation, statement of work, and technical exhibits are not available for release at this time.

This requirement is being issued as set aside for small business competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611.