19--NEFCS Acoustic Recorder Vessel Charter

The NEFCS Acoustic Recorder Vessel Charter contract, issued by the Department of Commerce's NOAA office, involves the chartering of a vessel specifically equipped for acoustic recording purposes. The solicitation number 1305M326Q0156 was posted on May 15, 2026, and proposals are due by June 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This contract falls under the NAICS code 483114, which pertains to coastal and Great Lakes passenger transportation, indicating the nature of vessel operations required. The contract is managed by the NOAA office located in Seattle, Washington, and is designated as a combined type solicitation, although no specific set-aside type is mentioned. The place of performance details remain unspecified. Amanda Rossiter serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, and interested parties can access more information and submit their responses via the provided SAM.gov workspace link. This contract is crucial for supporting marine acoustic research efforts through vessel-based data collection.