Environmental Data Collection and Monitoring

The contract solicits a small business to conduct environmental data collection and coral reef monitoring in the Florida Keys using NOAA’s National Coral Reef Monitoring Program protocols through research diving operations. The work involves systematic data gathering to assess the health and dynamics of coral reef ecosystems, adhering to standardized scientific methods established by NOAA. All activities will be carried out underwater during certified diving missions, requiring technical expertise in marine ecology, data recording, and field methodology aligned with federal research standards. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only businesses certified as small by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541620, classifying it as scientific consulting services, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Commerce, NOAA. The response deadline is May 5, 2026, and while specific location coordinates are not provided, the work is exclusively tied to the Florida Keys region. The contract emphasizes compliance with NOAA protocols and requires operational readiness to perform in challenging marine environments under strict scientific and safety guidelines.