SWFSC Coast Charter for Marine Mammal Survey
ID: 1305M324Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP (1910)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/61f31c7324a7432a8adfcd5e4d7962f1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking a chartered vessel and crew to conduct a marine mammal and seabird survey. This survey is an important tool for gathering data on marine mammal populations and their habitats. The contract will be awarded to a responsible small business source, and the solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The base period of performance for this requirement is from July 15, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with three option periods. The total period of performance, if all options are exercised, will be from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. Interested parties should submit their quotations by email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on March 29, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JUBIE, CRYSTINA R.
    (206) 526-6036
    CRYSTINA.R.JUBIE@NOAA.GOV
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    SWFSC Coast Charter for Marine Mammal Survey
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