The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The USGS needs a small business to install and remove access gate controllers at a coastal science center.
Key Details
The USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center needs a small business to remove two access gate controllers and install and assemble two new ones. The work must be done within 60 days after receipt of order. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with a period of performance of 60 days after receipt of order. The anticipated award date is July 22, 2026.
- How will they pick the winner?
The agency will consider all responsible sources that submit a proposal. The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes must be emailed to dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov by July 18, 2026. Vendors must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal to be eligible for award.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. eastern time. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.