W--Provide two floating plants (spud or self elevating barges ) fully equipped, to collect sediment samples within and adjacent to the Pascagoula Harbor, Pascagoula, MS, and other locations in the Mississippi Barrier Islands.

This contract requires the provision of two fully equipped floating plants, specifically spud or self-elevating barges, to collect marine sediment samples. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary fuel, operators, and crew, as well as managing the collection and lawful disposal of all wastes generated during the project, including sewage, drilling fluids, and waste oils. Sampling operations will take place within and adjacent to the Pascagoula Harbor in Mississippi, as well as various locations near the Mississippi Barrier Islands, including the Gulfport Navigation Channel and areas surrounding West Ship Island, Cat Island, and the region between Ship Island Pass and Petit Bois Pass. The procurement is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 532490, with a size standard limiting eligibility to firms with average annual gross revenues not exceeding 7 million dollars over the previous three years. The project is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed price contract through the Department of Defense, specifically the Endist Mobile office.