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At-Sea Shark Survey Operations

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Response Deadline08/25/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The At-Sea Shark Survey Operations subcontract, issued by the Department of Commerce, requires the execution of 24 days of offshore longline fishing surveys in the Gulf of America. The primary objective is to capture, tag, and release coastal sharks through strategic gear deployment and rigorous data collection, all while maintaining close coordination with NOAA scientists. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 11, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 25, 2026.

General Info

Department of Commerce subcontract for 24-day Gulf of America shark survey operations.

Agency

Department Of CommerceView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FD-2026-453.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Notice of Intent to negotiate sole source contract to Wendy Hiestand

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Timeline

PostedAug 11

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Response DeadlineAug 25

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08/25/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce

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Department Of Commerce

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Conduct 24 days of offshore longline fishing surveys to capture, tag, and release coastal sharks, including gear deployment, data collection, and coordination with NOAA scientists in the Gulf of America.

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