19--SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG SURVEY VESSEL CHARTER
ID: 1305M325Q0051Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

PSC

TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP (1910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/401a82cfef104558a7fec93bfb39f377/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a research vessel charter for a resource survey of surf clam and ocean quahog populations along the U.S. continental shelf from Virginia to Massachusetts, scheduled for the summer of 2025, with options to extend through 2029. The selected vessel must meet specific technical specifications, including the capability to conduct standardized dredging operations, provide essential crew and accommodations for scientific personnel, and adhere to safety and environmental regulations. This initiative is crucial for sustainable fisheries management and will support assessments of marine resources necessary for informed ecosystem-based policy decisions. Interested vendors should submit their responses to Amanda Rossiter at Amanda.Rossiter@noaa.gov by February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a maximum of 15 pages in PDF format.

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    ROSSITER, AMANDA
    AMANDA.ROSSITER@NOAA.GOV
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    Surf_Clam_and_Ocean_Quahog_SOW_1.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting a research vessel charter for conducting a resource survey of surf clam and ocean quahog populations along the U.S. continental shelf from Virginia to Massachusetts during the summer of 2025, with options to extend through 2029. The contract encompasses a base period of one year and four one-year option periods. The selected vessel must provide essential crew, equipment, and accommodations for scientific personnel. The contract outlines the need for a vessel that can perform standardized dredging operations, including the provision and maintenance of specific survey gear. The project involves conducting multiple scientific cruise legs and requires adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations, including provisions for emergency medical services onboard and drug-free workplace compliance. Vessels must also meet various specifications concerning safety and operational capabilities, ensuring they are seaworthy and capable of conducting surveys in depths up to 77 fathoms. The overview reflects NOAA’s commitment to sustainable fisheries management through detailed research methodologies. This charter will facilitate the necessary assessments of marine resources critical for ecosystem-based management and policy decision-making.
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