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Ice-Capable Research Vessel Charter (Lake Michigan)

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Federal

Response Deadline09/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-DenverView Agency

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

CO

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140G0226Q0170.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CHARTER OF LAKE MICHIGAN RESEARCH VESSEL

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Timeline

PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineSep 17

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09/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-Denver

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Provides a steel-hulled research vessel greater than 65 feet for prime contractors on USGS Great Lakes Science Center projects in Port Milwaukee, WI. Transports biologists and gear to the Mid-Lake Reef Complex, executing five 10-hour excursions in winter ice up to 6 inches deep. Requires USCG licensed captain and anchoring capabilities up to 150 meters. Delivers safe transport of personnel and completion of research excursions.

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