Facility Maintenance Support Services for NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries' Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is planning to solicit bids for facility maintenance support services under a contract designated as a total small business set-aside. This contract will cover Safety and Environmental Compliance Officer duties along with comprehensive facility maintenance at multiple NEFSC locations, including Woods Hole, Massachusetts; Narragansett, Rhode Island; Milford, Connecticut; and Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov around August 1, 2025, and will include a detailed Performance Work Statement describing the specific requirements. Interested small businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a unique entity identifier (UEI); they must align with the relevant NAICS code 561210 and meet the associated $47 million size standard to be eligible. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to federal registration procedures and encourages prospective offerors to monitor the solicitation via the SAM.gov “follow” feature for any updates or amendments. No paper solicitation documents will be provided, and all communications or inquiries about the contract should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Novelle Key, via email. The due date for offers will be specified in the solicitation and may be adjusted depending on the actual posting date. This contract aims to support NOAA's facility operations and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while prioritizing participation by small businesses.