V--Chartered Research Vessel

Solicitation Number:G11PS00451 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine office located in Santa Cruz, CA has a requirement to charter a research vessel for an estimated seven days of vessel support to deploy and recover ocean bottom seismometers (OBS), from June 17, 2011 to June 23, 2011 on the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is G11PS00392 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51, effective 1 April 2011. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, and clauses. Quotations are due no later than 05:00pm ET on 01 June 2011. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type contract. In accordance to FAR 5.207 (c)(13)(i) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov, as well as, the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to be considered for award. Please contact the Contracting Officer, in writing, by email at [email protected], with any questions. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation and the size standard is 500 employees. This is a total small business set aside. Contracting Office Address: USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.MODOC HALL, CSUS 3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EASTSACRAMENTO, CA 95819-6027US Point of Contact(s): Gerry [email protected]