F--Marine Ecological Stewardship and Conservation Ser

Solicitation 140P5426Q0028 is a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract issued by the National Park Service for Marine Ecological Stewardship and Conservation Services at Biscayne National Park in Homestead, Florida. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541990 consists of a 12-month base period from August 24, 2026, to August 23, 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions. The scope of work focuses on marine debris removal across various habitats, ecological and coral restoration, scientific diving, vessel operations, and GIS-enabled ecological monitoring and reporting. All operations must strictly adhere to NPS Diving Management Program, AAUS, OSHA, and U.S. Coast Guard standards. The award will be determined via a trade-off analysis where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Evaluation priority is placed on Key Personnel, followed by Technical Capability, Past Performance, and finally Price. A critical requirement is the provision of a Marine Biologist possessing a Master's degree, AAUS scientific diving certification with at least 100 logged dives, and expertise in coral reef ecology and vessel operations. Contractors are required to submit proposals in four volumes: Technical, Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Price. Following Amendment 0001, the response deadline has been extended to September 4, 2026, with submissions sent electronically to the Contracting Officer.