What does Office of Marine and Aviation Operations do?

The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on the acquisition and maintenance of specialized maritime and aerial assets to support oceanic and atmospheric data collection. Strategic priorities center on the lifecycle management of the fleet, with a heavy emphasis on ship building, repair, and the integration of advanced aviation technology. Current initiatives highlight a significant push toward Unmanned Systems (UMS) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including emerging technologies and specialized operational support. Procurement patterns are dominated by heavy industrial manufacturing and high-end technical services. The agency frequently procures ship repair and construction services, aircraft manufacturing, and specialized engineering services. Recent activity indicates a shift toward forecasting long-term requirements for unmanned systems and the modernization of fleet IT infrastructure, such as high-performance server deployments. Industry preferences are concentrated in NAICS categories for ship building and repairing, engineering services, and aircraft manufacturing. The agency engages with a mix of heavy industrial contractors and technical professional services firms. While the agency utilizes SBA set-asides, a significant portion of its complex technical and industrial requirements are pursued through open competition. The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations operates as a program office under the Department of Commerce's NOAA branch. Its organizational scope encompasses the management of a diverse fleet of marine vessels and aircraft, utilizing a variety of procurement vehicles including forecasts and IDIQ structures to maintain operational readiness.

How do I find contracts from Office of Marine and Aviation Operations?

You can find contracts from Office of Marine and Aviation Operations on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Office of Marine and Aviation Operations award?

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Office of Marine and Aviation Operations?

To do business with Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Office of Marine and Aviation Operations?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Office of Marine and Aviation Operations in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Office of Marine and Aviation Operations use?

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

Part of Department Of Commerce

The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on the acquisition and maintenance of specialized maritime and aerial assets to support oceanic and atmospheric data collection. Strategic priorities center on the lifecycle management of the fleet, with a heavy emphasis on ship building, repair, and the integration of advanced aviation technology.

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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