MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting a market survey to determine interest and capabilities for providing berthing services for their research vessel R/V Muskie at Lake Erie ports between Port Clinton and Fairport Harbor, Ohio. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks qualified firms under NAICS code 488310 to provide dock space with specific technical requirements, including a minimum 4-foot under-keel clearance for a 71-foot aluminum monohull vessel, 240V/100-amp shore power connection, and security watch services. The government is seeking comprehensive information from potential contractors, including company details, DUNS number, capability statements, and relevant past performance. Interested firms must submit their responses by December 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST via email to jharris@usgs.gov. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and prepared to meet the technical specifications for vessel berthing and support services.

While this is not a formal solicitation, the USGS is particularly interested in responses from small business categories, including 8(a), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and HUBZone businesses. The contract is anticipated to be a 12-month agreement, with the potential for an unrestricted procurement if insufficient small business interest is demonstrated. The size standard for this NAICS code is $47 million, providing opportunities for businesses of various scales. The technical requirements include providing continuous vessel access, staff parking, and comprehensive security monitoring, with coverage from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM on weekdays and 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays. All costs associated with preparing and submitting information for this sources sought notice will be the responsibility of the potential contractors, and participation in the market survey is voluntary.