T--26-330 Animated Film on AOA Identification

The Alaska Region is soliciting professional services to produce an engaging animated film that clearly explains the process of identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska’s state waters, with the goal of enhancing American seafood competitiveness and fostering economic growth in the state’s aquaculture sector. The project aims to educate stakeholders and the public through visually compelling storytelling that simplifies complex regulatory and environmental evaluation procedures tied to aquaculture siting. This initiative supports broader federal objectives to expand sustainable marine food production and promote Alaska’s role as a leader in responsible seafood development. The contract, designated as T–26–330 with solicitation number 1333MF26Q0026, was posted on May 12, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 512110, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The contracting office is part of the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the primary point of contact being Heather Mahle at NOAA. Performance location details are unspecified, but the administrative office is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and all proposals must be submitted through the SAM gov platform by the stated deadline.