Husbanding Agent Management Fee (Prime-Level Overhead)

The contract pertains to providing administrative and coordination services related to vessel husbandry operations. Key responsibilities include scheduling vessel services, monitoring compliance requirements, and managing billing processes. The contract is designated as a prime contractor-only role, with no plans for subcontracting, ensuring that the awarded contractor will handle all aspects of the service directly. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA regulations, reflecting an emphasis on supporting small businesses in fulfilling the Department of Commerce's operational needs. Classified under NAICS code 488310, the contract is issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA, and focuses on prime-level overhead for husbanding agent management fees. The solicitation was posted in early June 2026 with a tightly specified response deadline a few days later, underscoring the urgency and focused scope of this engagement.