logistical support services

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is seeking logistical support services for a Polar Bear Research Program in Deadhorse, Alaska. The solicitation covers comprehensive support for a scientific expedition from March 17 to April 30, 2025, including lodging, meals, aircraft parking, maintenance spaces, and office facilities. The contract will support eight personnel, including helicopter crew, fixed-wing pilots, USGS researchers, a visiting scientist, and a veterinarian. Quotes are due by January 31, 2025, at 1700 PS, with questions accepted until January 27, 2025. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, meaning the government will select the most cost-effective proposal that meets all technical requirements.

This solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), with a size standard of $40 million. The performance requirements include providing accommodations for 147 room nights (potentially extending to 159 nights), parking and electricity for an Astar-B2 helicopter and Cessna 206, maintenance and office spaces totaling approximately 330 square feet, and associated support services. The contract will cover facilities and support from March 19 to April 15, with contingency dates extending potentially to April 17. The place of performance is Deadhorse, Alaska, and the government will pay for actual days of use up to the purchase order amount. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a precise, short-term scientific research support requirement with specific logistical needs.