W--Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) -Lease

The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified businesses that can provide a leased remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as outlined in the accompanying Statement of Work. This solicitation is not a formal request for proposals or quotes, and the government has no obligation to award a contract based on responses received. The purpose is purely to gather information to inform future acquisition planning, and respondents will not be compensated for any costs associated with preparing their submissions. The applicable NAICS code is 532411 for Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing, with a small business size standard of $45.5 million in annual revenue. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov no later than August 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and must include a brochure detailing the respondent’s capability to meet the ROV requirements. Submissions through hard copy or the SAM.gov portal will not be accepted. The solicitation number is 140G0326Q0118, posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at midnight. The point of contact is Tracy Huot, reachable at thuot@usgs.gov or 916-278-9330, and the office is located in Sacramento, California. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond to assist the government in evaluating potential supply options.