Research Vessel Kelpfly

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing Research Vessel Kelpfly (a modified Jet Ski / airboat system with an integrated Bathyswath SWATHPlus Splash 468 kHz interferometric bathymetric sidescan sonar and an Applanix WaveMaster POS-MV) as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code - 336612 - Boat Building and associated size standard 1,000 emp applies to this announcement.



All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.



Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to nlushenko@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than July 9, 2018 at 1700 ET. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or the FedConnect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.





Salient Characteristics



a) Yamaha WaveRunner JetSki or equal



b) Outer rib and hard-bottom



c) Trailer



d) Bauthyswath SwathPlus Splash 468 KhZ interferometric sidescan sonar or equal



e) Applanix WaveMaster POS MV (Position Orientation System for Marine Vessels) or equal