SAN NICOLAS BOAT CHARTER

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a boat charter to support research activities at San Nicolas Island, California. The charter will be for a period of 6 days in the spring and fall of 2026. The contractor will be required to provide a charter boat and crew, as well as all necessary staff and equipment to perform the tasks outlined in the statement of work. The vessel must meet certain requirements, including being fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and having passed all safety and seaworthiness requirements. The contractor will also be required to provide meals and accommodations for the research team. Some key requirements include: • The vessel must be capable of operating up to 90 miles offshore • The vessel must provide adequate berthing quarters for 10 biologists • The vessel must be capable of providing occasional hot showers for each science crew member • The vessel must have an air compressor in good working order appropriate for filling scuba cylinders with air • The contractor must provide a piloted chase boat that can be deployed quickly to respond to a diver in distress