Acoustic Equipment Handling and Deployment Support

This contract involves providing specialized technical labor and expertise for the safe deployment, retrieval, and data verification of acoustic recording equipment aboard a chartered vessel. The services are critical for ensuring the accurate collection and management of acoustic data, likely to support marine research or monitoring efforts conducted under the auspices of the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA. The contract falls under the subcontract category and is associated with the NAICS code 541620, indicating professional scientific and technical consulting services. Issued by the Department of Commerce, the solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with responses due by June 1, 2026. While specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the requirement emphasizes the importance of experienced personnel capable of handling sensitive equipment in marine environments and verifying the integrity of collected data. This underscores a focus on precision, safety, and data reliability in support of NOAA’s oceanographic or environmental monitoring missions.