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ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG SURVEY VESSEL CHARTER

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The National Marine Fisheries Service under the Department of Commerce is seeking a vessel charter for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Survey. This project is scheduled to begin with a survey in August 2027 and will be performed in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The contract structure consists of a one year base period with four subsequent one year option periods, spanning a total of five years through the 2031 survey season. The estimated total value of the contract is 3,077,917.83 dollars.

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NMFS seeks a five-year vessel charter for Atlantic surveys starting August 2027.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → National Marine Fisheries Service

NAICS

483112 - Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

Place of Performance

WOODS HOLE, MA

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PostedMar 18

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → National Marine Fisheries Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → National Marine Fisheries Service

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PETER CHASE

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The survey will be conducted during summer (August) of 2027 with option years through 2031 survey season. The awarded contract will have a one year base period with four one year option periods (5 years total). The estimated total amount of the contract is $3,077,917.83.

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