Port Agent Services for NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorr
ID: 1333MK25Q0073Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

PSC

HUSBANDING SERVICES—OTHER PORT SERVICES (M2BZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/daa0128b0c0548b28ef6183630b4ecd2/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Port Agent Services for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during three scheduled visits to Koror, Palau. The procurement aims to facilitate essential port operations, including husbanding services, which are critical for the ship's logistical support and operational readiness while in port. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, emphasizing the importance of supporting local enterprises in fulfilling government contracts. Interested parties should contact Isaac Bright at ISAAC.BRIGHT@NOAA.GOV or (541) 283-5107 for further details and to ensure compliance with submission requirements.

Point(s) of Contact
BRIGHT, ISAAC
(541) 283-5107
ISAAC.BRIGHT@NOAA.GOV
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