Provide a floating plant (spud or self-elevating barge) fully equipped, to collect sediment samples through standard penetration testing at approximately 11 locations near Singing River Island, Pascagoula, MS.

Provide a floating plant described as one spud barge and push boat or self-elevating barge fully equipped with fuel, operator, crew, and provision for collecting and lawful disposal of wastes; including waste oils, drilling fluids, sewage, etc., accumulated during this work. Contractor will collect marine sediment samples through standard penetration testing (SPT)) at approximately 11 locations near Singing River Island in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Provide a floating plant described as one spud barge and push boat or self-elevating barge fully equipped with fuel, operator, crew, and provision for collecting and lawful disposal of wastes; including waste oils, drilling fluids, sewage, etc., accumulated during this work. Contractor will collect marine sediment samples through standard penetration testing (SPT)) at approximately 11 locations near Singing River Island in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The SPT work shall be performed using Government equipment and personnel. The equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be in good mechanical condition and shall comply with the applicable provisions of Corps of Engineers Safety Manual; EM385-l-l (latest version) entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The equipment shall at all times comply with the current rules and regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard, including the possession and display of required flags and certificates for operation in the waters specified. The Contractor shall notify the U.S. Coast Guard of the nature and time of the work and shall obtain all permits and clearances. It is anticipated that a firm fixed price contract will be awarded. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code for this procurement is 532490. The size standard for which is a concern, including its affiliates whose average annual gross revenue does not exceed $7,000,000.00 million for the past (3) years. The solicitation package will be available on or about January 26, 2012. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the following website: https://www.fbo.gov. All prospective contractors, subcontractors and suppliers must be registered in the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) before they will be allowed to download solicitation information. The solicitation will not be provided in a printed paper format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Therefore, it is the bidder's responsibility to check the website for solicitation posting and any changes to the solicitation. Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information. All advertisement of Mobile District projects will be through the Federal Business Opportunities (FebBizOpps). All notification of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the internet. Therefore, Offerors who have registered are required to review Federal Business Opportunity for any posted changes to the solicitation.