Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Survey Mitigation Research Survey
ID: FD-2025-071Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7ceca40efbf6492d8c891814b3452646/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 10, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified U.S. domestic businesses to participate in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Survey Mitigation Research Survey. The objective of this procurement is to contract vessel(s) capable of supporting scientific surveys aimed at assessing the impact of offshore wind energy development on fisheries in the Southeast region, utilizing various methodologies over a seven-day period. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the continuity of long-term fisheries surveys, which are vital for understanding fish populations and ecosystem health in the context of emerging wind energy projects. Interested firms must submit a detailed capabilities statement by January 10, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Amy Gilliland at amy.gilliland@noaa.gov or by phone at 240-460-1033.

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Amy Gilliland
(240) 460-1033
amy.gilliland@noaa.gov
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