Jumbo Piston Corer and Vibra Corer Systems Operation

The contract calls for the operation and deployment of Jumbo Piston Corer and Vibra Corer systems to conduct offshore sediment sampling from a chartered vessel, encompassing all phases of equipment handling including mobilization, deployment, recovery, and transportation of coring tools. The work involves specialized marine geotechnical sampling operations requiring skilled personnel and calibrated equipment to ensure accurate and undisturbed sediment collection in offshore environments. All activities must be executed in compliance with industry standards for offshore safety, environmental protection, and operational efficiency under the constraints of a vessel-based platform. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 238990, intended exclusively for small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, and the place of performance is offshore, though specific coordinates or regions are not indicated. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, proven experience with deep-sea coring systems, and capacity to support operations on a chartered vessel with appropriate logistics and safety protocols.