RECOVERY Provide two (2) each Research Vessels for use on the Great lakes Erie and Ontario. (DM0001B)

The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement to PROVIDE TWO (2) EACH RESEARCH VESSELS FOR USE ON THE GREAT LAKES ERIE AND ONTARIO. THE REQUIRING ACTIVITY IS GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER, ANN ARBOR, MI. The Government anticipates 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 04/14/2010. The associated solicitation number is 10ERSS0058. 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 full and open competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611. There is not an incumbent contractor.

Full or partial funding for requirements to be completed by the resultant contract may utilize funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Inclusion of unique provisions required to implement the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency requirements by the successful offeror(s), will be required in any resultant contract.

All questions and concerns may be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email at kmurray@usgs.gov. (ATN DM0001B)