19--Lease Of Vessel For Oceanic Research Services

The U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Southern Cross Charter, LLC,3815 Old Nenana Hwy, Ester, AK 99725 for lease of vessel for oceanic research services including sampling, observation, analysis and related scientific equipment operation in the area of Prudhoe Bay, AK . Southern Cross Charter, LLC is the only known source for this requirement because they have special authorization to operate in a restricted/ controlled area during the Beafort Sea Field Season including mobilization and demobilization. There are no option periods THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD THIS REQUIREMENT NONCOMPETITIVELY IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). NAICS Code is 523411 The anticipated award date of the contract is 06/30/2011. A vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. FAX responses to (703) 648-7367 or email to [email protected].