Benthic Monitoring Cruise and Research Vessel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking capable firms for a sources-sought response concerning a 2027–2030 benthic monitoring cruise at the San Francisco Deep Ocean Disposal Site using a vessel over 150 feet and specialized deep-sea sampling equipment.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN (KO CONTRACTING DIVISION)


General
Open (active)
W912P726S0014
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 09:36 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Sources Sought
Federal
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Contact
Lisa Ip
lisa.i.ip@usace.army.mil
+14155036877
450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
Description

This sources-sought notice seeks information from firms capable of conducting benthic surveys at the San Francisco Deep Ocean Disposal Site. The anticipated work includes box-core sediment sampling, sediment vertical profile imaging, chemistry sampling, sieving and preservation of biological samples, analysis of physical, chemical, and biological data, and preparation of a detailed report. The contractor would provide all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and services, including a suitable vessel exceeding 150 feet with crew, marine technician, cook, galley, laboratory and sleeping facilities, work deck, deep-water winches and cabling, and electronics for tracking a 12-megahertz pinger. The contractor must provide an eight-person crew and a Sandia MK-III 0.25-meter box corer, and demonstrate recent relevant experience sampling at depths exceeding 2,500 meters, including troubleshooting this equipment. The anticipated period of performance is May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2030, with the base-year cruise proposed for September or October 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS541620Environmental Consulting Services
PSCB510Environmental Studies and Assessments
Smart Codes
deep-sea samplingresearch vessel charterenvironmental data analysis
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 19, 2026-Published Date
Sep 18, 2026-Response Due Date
Oct 1, 2026-Anticipated Solicitation Issuance
Oct 3, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
Required
  • Within the last 5 years
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