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U.S.-Flagged Vessel Charter for Scientific Survey Operations

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Response Deadline08/28/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce NOAA is seeking a subcontract for a U.S.-flagged, seaworthy vessel and qualified crew to support a bottom trawl survey in the Gulf of Alaska. The selected provider must ensure the vessel complies with all USCG regulations and is capable of supporting scientific data collection over a period of 55 charter days. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 483114. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

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NOAA seeks a small business vessel and crew for Gulf of Alaska trawl surveys.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

WA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1305M326Q0342.

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Charter for the Gulf of Alaska Bottom Trawl Survey

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PostedAug 14

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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08/28/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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Provide a U.S.-flagged, seaworthy vessel with qualified crew for NOAA's bottom trawl survey in the Gulf of Alaska. The vessel must comply with USCG regulations and support scientific data collection over 55 charter days.

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