W--Research Vessel Rental

The United States Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, to University of Delaware, Lewes, DE for rental of research vessel to be delivered to USGS Woods Hole Coastal & Marine. The period of performance is 8/20/19 to 9/30/19. There are no option periods. University of Delaware operates vessels for various agencies through cooperative agreements. The R/V Sharp represents a unique asset in the US research fleet. Is is the only regional class vessel operated by UNOLS in the mid-Atlantic and with schedule availability to accommodate the USGS scientific activity, which must be completed by 9/30/19. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation no later than 7/30/2019 which shall be considered by the agency. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A firm-fixed price award will be made on or about 8/1/2019. The NAICS code is 532411. The size standard is $32.5 millions. Questions must be submitted in writing to Maria Seda at [email protected] (reference no. 140G0119Q0208 in the subject line). Period of Performance - 8/20/2019 to 9/30/2019.