Description
The USGS is seeking a vessel to conduct sediment sampling operations within coastal waters adjacent to the Humboldt Bay entrance in Eureka, California. The vessel must be fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and have a working deck and a cruising speed of at least 7 knots. The contractor will be required to provide a vessel that meets the specified requirements and can accommodate up to 4 USGS personnel for daytime work. The contractor will also be responsible for providing fuel and other necessary supplies. The period of performance is from 04/06/2026 to 12/31/2026.
Key requirements include:
• Vessel must be at least 40 feet overall length
• Vessel must have an A-frame or davit with 6ft of clearance from the deck for deployment and recovery
• Vessel must have winch and wire with SWL of 1000lbs and a minimum wire length of 200ft
• Vessel must be able to hold a position for up to 10 minutes in a variety of sea states while sampler is lowered to the seafloor
The contract award will be based on factors such as technical capability, experience, past performance, and price.