Department of the Interior · U.S. Geological Survey · OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
140G0226R0020
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
336611
Product service code
J019
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Sep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
bwilson@usgs.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 336611 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
Amendment 0001 provides responses to questions received and includes Attachment 7 Dimensions of Hydrophones NC 1-08 Shielded 4 Post, Attachment 8 W.W Williams Proposal RV Sturgeon Engine and Gear Refresh and Attachment 9 Centek Marine Quote 20734 1. Drawing 26-105-921 HYDROPHONE INSTALLATION states on GENERAL NOTES states "9. MARPORT HYDROPHONES OUTBOARD MOUNTING ANGLE RESEARVED". Please verify who and when that information will be provided to Contractor. Answer: Marport is the company that makes the science equipment. Two hydrophones spaced approximately 3m apart (+/- 1.5m from centerline) along the stern, both oriented vertically and toed outboard 15 degrees. One, preferably port, tilted down 15 degrees, and the other down 25 degrees. See Attachment 7 Dimensions of Hydrophone NC 1-08 Shielded 4 Post. 2. Please 7.3 Remove Propulsion Shafts and Inspect states "All line shaft bearings and shaft seals shall be replaced when clearances fall outside of the acceptable range." Please verify that the cost associated for any replacement bearings or seals, if necessary, will be part of a Condition Found Report and will be included in a Modification. Answer: Correct. Any conditions identified during the removal and inspection of the bearings and seals will need to be documented by the contractor in a Condition Found Report (CFR) and upon receipt, the Government will review the CFR, and if additional work is approved, the cost will be incorporated into a contract modification prior to the contractor performing the replacement.
Contact
Point of contact
Wilson, Mary
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
bwilson@usgs.gov
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