JOA SURVEYS LLC

JOA SURVEYS LLC specializes in the deployment, maintenance, and emergency repair of critical hydrographic and geodetic instrumentation for federal agencies, with deep expertise in the installation, reconnaissance, and benchmarking of tidal and vertical datum systems. The company delivers field-based technical services for NOAA’s National Ocean Service, including the operation and upkeep of the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) and Vertical Datum (VDATUM) infrastructure across Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands. Their technical proficiency spans precision electronic equipment repair, temporary water level station deployment, and emergency response for coastal monitoring systems, ensuring continuous data collection for marine navigation, flood modeling, and climate research. Key differentiators include rapid mobilization in remote and harsh environments, rigorous adherence to NOAA’s technical standards, and hands-on experience with tide gauges, pressure sensors, and geodetic reference monuments. The contractor maintains a strong, recurring relationship with the Department of Commerce, primarily supporting NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services. Their work for the Department of the Interior involves precise surveying and mapping services tied to coastal and glacial monitoring programs, demonstrating cross-agency alignment with environmental and geospatial data collection missions. JOA SURVEYS LLC operates primarily under NAICS 811219 and 811210, focusing on the repair and maintenance of electronic precision equipment used in oceanographic and geodetic applications. This positions them as a niche provider within the federal geospatial and environmental monitoring market, serving mission-critical infrastructure that supports nautical charting, sea level rise analysis, and coastal resilience planning. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, JOA SURVEYS LLC is a small business with a geographically targeted presence in high-priority coastal and Arctic regions. The firm holds no formal government certifications but leverages its regional expertise and technical agility to deliver reliable, on-site services in challenging environments where continuity of monitoring systems is essential.