Multiple Award BPA: International Vehicle and Vess

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to establish a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for International Vehicle and Vessel Insurance Policies to cover USGS vehicles and vessels operating internationally, primarily in Canada. The procurement covers insurance for 92 total vehicles and vessels across multiple USGS regional centers, requiring vehicle liability coverage up to $2,000,000 and watercraft liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits for bodily injury and property damage. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities, provide customer references, and offer electronic policy delivery with comprehensive customer service availability while maintaining compliance with USGS safety and operational standards. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering vendor experience, past performance, and total pricing across all periods. Quotations are due by 9:00 AM Eastern Time on September 12, 2025, with the RFQ issued on August 29, 2025, allowing vendors just two weeks to prepare comprehensive quotation packages.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 524298 (All Other Insurance Related Activities), with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. The total estimated contract value is $249,999.00 over a five-year performance period, structured with a base period from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026, followed by four 12-month option periods extending through September 14, 2030. The insurance coverage will support approximately 239 annual trips across international borders, primarily US-Canada crossings, with trip durations ranging from 2-5 days and frequencies of 1-12 times per year depending on the regional center. Performance will occur across multiple USGS locations including regional centers in Washington, New England, New York, Wyoming, Montana, and other midwestern states, with the insured fleet consisting of various Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Nissan vehicles, plus specialized watercraft from manufacturers including Seaark, Zodiac, Boston Whaler, and Hewes Marine. The contract structure utilizes FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures with delivery terms FOB Destination and a firm-fixed price discount pricing model.