Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Information Technology (GARFIT 3)
ID: REQUIREMENTS-25-0616Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aee09ac71bbb4b7999a6d27b5a3aebd9/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The procurement aims to enhance GARFO's capabilities in managing fisheries resources along the Eastern Seaboard by requiring services such as software development, help desk support, database management, and IT infrastructure maintenance. This initiative is crucial for ensuring effective fisheries management and decision-making processes based on accurate data analysis. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement detailing their qualifications by April 16, 2025, and may direct inquiries to primary contact Kristen Picariello at kristen.picariello@noaa.gov or secondary contact Jack Huckleby at jack.huckleby@noaa.gov.

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GARFIT2 SOW FY25 .pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Information Technology (IT) Support Services for its Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), which manages fisheries resources across the Northeast U.S. This contract includes providing technical support for GARFO and its external customers, including fisheries management councils and commercial fishing entities. Key services required include software development, help desk support, database management, and IT infrastructure maintenance. Contractors must offer dedicated personnel for diverse roles such as software developers, programmer analysts, database specialists, and help desk specialists, each with specified hours of commitment. The project emphasizes agile methodologies for software development and requires support for several fisheries management systems. Additionally, contractors will uphold stringent physical and data security measures, maintain confidentiality, and follow training protocols in compliance with federal laws. The place of performance is Gloucester, MA, with a structured requirement for attendance at meetings and operational flexibility, including telework. The overarching goal is to bolster GARFO's capacity to manage marine resources effectively while adhering to relevant IT policies and security protocols.
REQUIREMENTS-25-0616 Sources Sought.pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential vendors for Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This effort is part of market research ahead of a procurement designed to assist the Technology and Data Management (TDM) division in fulfilling its mission related to fisheries management along the Eastern Seaboard, from Maine to North Carolina. The desired services include software development, help desk support, database management, and personnel administration, among others, through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Contractors are requested to submit a Capability Statement detailing their qualifications, business overview, and relevant experience, as well as feedback on potential evaluation factors for the forthcoming solicitation. This announcement emphasizes that it is not a request for proposals but a means to gather information for procurement planning. Questions can be submitted by April 14, 2025, with responses due by April 16, 2025. The focus is to provide the needed IT support aligned with GARFO's responsibilities in managing living marine resources and facilitating decision-making processes through accurate data analysis.
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