KAHO 6000 HOUR ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY • INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 811310 • PSC J019.
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Description
Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0012
Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
1. Description of Requirement
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a contractor provide all labor, tools, materials and marine repair resources for 6000-hr main engine and turbocharger maintenance services for the R/V Kaho's two (2) MTU 8V-2000 diesel engines, serial numbers 531101413 and 531101414 in accordance with the attached solicitation.
2. Applicable Regulations
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
3. Set-Aside & NAICS
Set-Aside: Small Business
NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Size Standard: $12.5 million in average annual receipts
4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses
The following FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
5. Submission Requirements
Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.
Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be eligible for award.
All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6. Delivery and Performance
Specific delivery dates, place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.
7. Evaluation Criteria
The government intends to award a single firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated based on the below factors, which Factor 1 and 2 are of equal importance and more important than price:
Factor 1: Technical Performance and Key Qualifications
Factor 2: Past performance
Factor 3: Price
8. Submission Deadline and Contact
Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov
Closing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking proposals for maintenance services on the R/V Kaho's two MTU 8V-2000 diesel engines, requiring a total of 6000 hours of engine and turbocharger maintenance. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, in alignment with NAICS Code 811310. Quotes are due by February 18, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical performance, past performance, and cost.
The buyer aims to secure a contractor who can provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and marine repair resources to conduct maintenance services on the R/V Kaho’s engines.
- Labor for engine maintenance
- Provision of tools and materials
- Turbocharger maintenance services
- Adherence to federal regulations during service
- Completed quote including Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Evidence of past performance
- Technical qualifications documentation
- Pricing structure
Source coverage notes
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- Specific details on delivery dates and place of performance are not provided
- No information available on the previous service providers for past performance evaluation
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