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Deepwater Hook-and-Line Fishing Operations

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Federal

Response Deadline08/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking a subcontractor for deepwater hook-and-line fishing operations. The project requires the sampling of deepwater reef fish at 250 pre-selected stations located around Puerto Rico. The selected provider must utilize NOAA-approved hook-and-line methods and is responsible for providing all necessary vessel operations, crew, bait, and gear. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 114112 and was posted on August 13, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 28, 2026.

General Info

NOAA seeks a subcontractor for deepwater reef fish sampling at 250 Puerto Rico stations.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

114112 - Shellfish FishingView NAICS

Place of Performance

PR, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FD-2026-494.

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 HECTOR J RUIZ TORRES

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Timeline

PostedAug 13

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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Response Deadline

08/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

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Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

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Conduct deepwater reef fish sampling at 250 pre-selected stations around Puerto Rico using NOAA-approved hook-and-line methods, including vessel operations, crew, bait, and gear.

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