19--GFISHER Charter Vessel

The contract seeks a charter vessel to support the Gulf Fishery-Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (G-FISHER) Program conducted by NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Fisheries Science Center. This requirement involves providing a vessel capable of facilitating scientific surveys related to habitat and ecosystem resources in the Gulf region. The solicitation, identified by number 1305M326Q0129, was posted on April 17, 2026, with responses due by May 1, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 483114, which pertains to support activities for water transportation. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, NOAA, based in Seattle, Washington. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the primary point of contact, Carina Topasna. The opportunity emphasizes the need for a vessel suitable for research and survey work, supporting vital scientific studies that contribute to fishery-independent data collection and ecosystem understanding in the Gulf. Further details and submission requirements are available through the official federal contracting website.