The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of two marine-grade portable electric winches, essential for deploying and retrieving underwater survey cameras as part of a project funded by the Inflation Reduction Act Optical Strategic Initiative. These winches will facilitate camera surveys of untrawlable habitats in the Gulf of Alaska, enabling the collection of critical imagery for assessing fish densities and habitat structures in ecologically sensitive areas. Interested vendors must ensure compliance with specific technical specifications and demonstrate their understanding of the project needs, with evaluations based on price and past performance. Proposals are due by September 17, 2024, with delivery required between October 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025, to NOAA Fisheries in Seattle, Washington. For further information, contact Jason Jenks at jason.jenks@noaa.gov.