F--1305M326D0001/1305M326F0036 Task Order 1

Task Order 1 under contract F-1305M326D0001/1305M326F0036 provides fishery observer support services and platform removal observer program services for the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The contract spans a five-year period of performance from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a total ceiling price of 2,706,224.36 dollars. The scope of work requires the contractor to deploy qualified personnel to collect environmental, biological, and fisheries data in the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean regions to ensure compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, and Endangered Species Act. The contract utilizes a hybrid pricing structure consisting of bundled Firm Fixed Price line items for observer services—including sea days, standby, debriefing, and training—and Time and Materials line items for travel expenses. Key deliverables include the submission of valid vessel trip data and the maintenance of a 90 percent observer training pass rate. Performance is monitored through a Performance-Based Quality Control Plan, with a required 98 percent accuracy rate for data management audits. Administration is managed via the Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor is required to provide a qualified Project Manager as key personnel.