40--Multi-Function Trawl System
ID: 1305M324C0021P25001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

FIBER ROPE, CORDAGE, AND TWINE (4020)

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https://sam.gov/opp/556d5fc9830d4bbb83095f4ebccdce36/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking to procure a Multi-Function Trawl System from Ocean Gold Seafoods, Inc., the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement. The contract aims to develop a specialized net that can operate in both midwater and surface trawling modes, enhancing safety at sea and improving the efficiency of sample collection for target species. This procurement is critical for advancing NOAA's fishing capabilities and is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated for the supply and associated services. Interested parties must submit their interest and capabilities by January 6, 2024, at 2:30 PM Pacific Time, and all inquiries should be directed to Nathan Rowsell at nathan.rowsell@noaa.gov.

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    nathan rowsell
    (206) 526-4427
    nathan.rowsell@NOAA.GOV
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