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Charter Vessel Operations for Marine Ecological Surveys

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Submission Closed05/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

A vessel must be provided with a fully operational crew, all necessary fuel, and ongoing maintenance to support NOAA’s G-FISHER ecological surveys in the Gulf of Mexico for up to 24 sea days. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the vessel is ready and functional throughout the entire period of service, with no additional costs or delays attributed to equipment failure, fuel shortages, or crew unavailability. The work involves conducting scientific marine surveys under NOAA’s guidance, requiring adherence to specific operational protocols and data collection standards to meet ecological research objectives. The contract is structured as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 483114, indicating its classification under deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation services. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, and the performance location is within the Gulf, though exact port or regional details are not specified. The Department of Commerce through NOAA is the issuing agency, and the contract posting is accessible via the SAM.gov website for interested bidders.