OMAO Contract Mariner Support Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is seeking industry input through a sources-sought notice to establish a contract for mariner support services, specifically focusing on the provision and maintenance of CargoMax Fleet Stability Software and associated vessel modeling systems. The contract aims to support NOAA’s extensive fleet of research and survey vessels by ensuring accurate, up-to-date stability and loading software for all ships, including four new vessels under construction. Key requirements include the continuous update of CargoMax data files and Vessel Information Books, the provision of HECSALV/HECSTAB software and licensing, two perpetual shore-side licenses with annual update options, and two CargoMax installations per ship. The contractor must maintain a secure distribution website for software updates, deliver at least 500 hours of technical support annually, and provide comprehensive training—eight hours per shipboard crew, three days of onsite training for approximately ten shoreside personnel, and up to five annual ship or shore visits for hands-on utilization training. All software submissions require approval from the American Bureau of Shipping, and the contractor must demonstrate software functionality to end users. The solicitation, identified as REQUIREMENTS-25-3038 under NAICS code 541330, has no set-aside and is open to all eligible respondents, with proposals due by June 24, 2026. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and inquiries should be directed to Tamara Horton or Andrew Northcutt. No formal contract value, delivery schedule, or pricing structure has been specified, as this is a pre-solicitation effort to gauge industry capability and develop future requirements.