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The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants is seeking proposals for the lease of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) under solicitation number 140G0326Q0192, posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 532411 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, and the office is located in Sacramento, California, with Tracy Huot listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries via phone or email. The contract does not specify a particular set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all eligible responders without restrictions based on business size or ownership type. The place of performance has not been defined in the solicitation, leaving flexibility for the contractor to determine operational logistics, though all equipment must meet federal requirements for deployment in applicable federal water or offshore environments. The solicitation is hosted on SAM.gov, and interested parties must submit their proposals through the official federal procurement portal prior to the stated deadline.

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U.S. Interior Department seeks ROV lease proposals due August 21, 2026, open to all, via SAM.gov.

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Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton GrantsView Agency

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532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and LeasingView NAICS

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CA

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RFQ 140G0326Q0192 Lease of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants
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OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA
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Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) lease

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