Assist Vessel Operations (90-Day Support)

The contract calls for the operation of an assist vessel for up to 90 days to support monitoring and data collection activities on the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam No. 25 near Winfield, Missouri. The work is part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s W07V Endist St Louis office, with the North American Industry Classification System code 483111 indicating inland water transportation services. The vessel must be capable of safely conducting operations in river conditions while ensuring accurate and consistent data gathering, likely for infrastructure, environmental, or navigational assessment purposes. Performance is strictly limited to the specified location and duration, with no flexibility beyond the 90-day window. All proposals must be submitted by April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with the solicitation posted on April 23, 2026, offering a narrow response window of just over 24 hours. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or provide a point of contact, suggesting a streamlined procurement process. While the agency and location are clearly defined, details such as vessel specifications, exact data collection parameters, and deliverables are not outlined in the provided data, leaving these aspects to be determined by the proposer or subsequent contract documentation. The short timeline and targeted scope indicate urgency and precision in meeting operational needs.