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Vessel Charter with Crew for Scientific Surveys

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Response Deadline08/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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A 65+ foot USCG-compliant vessel will be chartered with full crew, fuel, lodging, and operational support to conduct marine bird surveys in Cook Inlet and Lake Clark National Preserve and Park. The charter includes all necessary logistical and operational services to ensure safe and effective scientific data collection in remote coastal and marine environments. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a total small business set-aside, designated for SBA-qualified small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 483114 indicating inland water transportation services. The solicitation, posted on July 27, 2026, requires responses by August 5, 2026, and is managed by the Alaska Regional Office of the Department of the Interior, with performance occurring entirely within the designated survey areas of Alaska.

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65+ foot USCG-compliant vessel chartered for marine bird surveys in Alaska with full crew and support under small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Alaska Regional OFFICE(97000)View Agency

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

AK

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 5

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08/05/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Alaska Regional OFFICE(97000)

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Full charter of a 65+ foot USCG-compliant vessel with crew, fuel, lodging, and operational support for marine bird surveys in Cook Inlet and Lake Clark NPP.

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