B--cultural practitioner support services 140G0325Q0191

Cultural Practitioner Support Services SOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing cultural practitioner support services to facilitate engagement of the Native Hawaiian Community with seabed mineral research occurring offshore the Hawaiian Islands as described in the attached Statement of Work. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, and associated size standard $19.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: B519, Special Studies/Analyses, Other. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 07/18/2025 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Cultural Practitioner Support Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0325Q0191. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025. NAICS: 541990: All Other Scientific and Technical Services, $19.5 Million. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses. Place of Performance: Vendor's facility. Period of Performance are estimates only: 08/18/2025 to 03/31/2026. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on tradeoff method. Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Please provide the following information: 1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 check marks and signature required 2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, published works, etc 3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description. At least two or more professional references with contacts or technical representatives for the project you participated in 4. Firm, fixed price quote 5. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Statement of Work, 2 pages 889 Certification Document, 2 pages Clauses and Provisions, 19 pages Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 08/04/2025, 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 08/11/2025, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.

Cultural Practitioner Support Services The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFQ due date until 8/19/2025 1500PST. The Period of Performance will be adjusted to 09/01/2025 - 04/30/2026. No additional questions may be allowed. Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0325Q0191. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025. NAICS: 541990: All Other Scientific and Technical Services, $19.5 Million. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses. Place of Performance: Vendor's facility. Period of Performance are estimates only: 08/18/2025 to 03/31/2026. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on tradeoff method. Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Please provide the following information: 1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 check marks and signature required 2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, published works, etc 3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description. At least two or more professional references with contacts or technical representatives for the project you participated in 4. Firm, fixed price quote 5. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Statement of Work, 2 pages 889 Certification Document, 2 pages Clauses and Provisions, 19 pages Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 08/04/2025, 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 08/11/2025, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.