20--Presolicitation Notice NOAA Class B UMS
ID: 1305M225R0005Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Boat Building (336612)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)

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https://sam.gov/opp/97036bcd79d8408f9de201d8871b98ab/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is preparing to issue a presolicitation notice for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS). This procurement aims to fulfill NOAA's requirements for advanced maritime technologies that are crucial for various oceanographic and atmospheric research initiatives. The goods and services sought will play a significant role in enhancing NOAA's capabilities in marine exploration and data collection. Interested vendors can reach out to Elizabeth Eichelberger at ELIZABETH.EICHELBERGER@NOAA.GOV for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    EICHELBERGER, ELIZABETH
    ELIZABETH.EICHELBERGER@NOAA.GOV
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