Licensed and Unlicensed Mariner Support Service Personnel

The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is soliciting proposals for licensed and unlicensed mariner support services to fill workforce gaps across its diverse fleet of research and survey vessels. This contract, identified as solicitation 1305M223RNMAN0006, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330. The agreement features a five year ordering period with a guaranteed minimum of 2,500 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 9.9 million dollars. The scope of work involves providing qualified personnel, including USCG Licensed Engineering Officers, Unlicensed Engineers, Deck crew, and Stewards, to support critical missions such as fisheries research, nautical charting, and climate studies. Personnel must meet strict USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials and STCW certification requirements, undergo mandatory health screenings, and adhere to specific security and training standards. The procurement process includes a rigorous evaluation of past performance and a detailed price schedule covering daily and overtime rates across three ordering periods.