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Request for Information: Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program

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Submission Closed02/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DRAFT Statement of Objectives for NOAA NDBC VOS Program

17 pages · statement-of-objectives

High

NOAA NDBC VOS Program Request for Information

3 pages · rfi

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 23

Sources Sought

Notice updatedFeb 11

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineFeb 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Contacts

Kari Webler

contact@example.gov

Kevin J. Buum

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is conducting market research on the capabilities of vendors to support the NDBC Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program. Please see the attached Request for Information and Attachment 1 - DRAFT Statement of Objectives.

The following question was received in response to this RFI:

QUESTION: Is NOAA intending to continue serving as the primary entity responsible for servicing the approximately 2,800 participating vessels, or is the VOS program exploring a transition of that service role and responsibility to an industry partner?

RESPONSE: Yes, NOAA intends to continue serving as the primary entity responsible for the VOS Program. NOAA is seeking commercial partners that can provide support in maintaining and growing the VOS Program to ensure long-term viability. NOAA is hoping that responses to this RFI will provide information to aid in understanding what commercial partners could offer to help sustain the program.