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Vessel Crewing – Licensed Boat Captain

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Submission Closed05/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 488390

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Solicitation # 10214186

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The contract requires a USCG-licensed boat captain with a minimum of two years of direct experience supporting live-boat scientific diving operations to serve as the vessel operator during survey missions. The captain must be capable of safely navigating and managing the vessel in dynamic marine environments while coordinating closely with scientific teams to ensure the success and safety of underwater fieldwork. Experience must include direct involvement in marine research support, such as deploying and retrieving diving equipment, maintaining vessel stability during dive operations, and adhering to scientific protocols and safety procedures. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 488390, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. The opportunity is open to qualified small businesses, with proposals due by May 8, 2026. The vessel will be operated in unspecified coastal or marine areas, and the captain is expected to provide reliable, professional service throughout the duration of scientific survey days. While specific location details are not provided, the position demands adaptability to varying sea conditions and seamless integration with federal research teams.

General Info

Seeking USCG-licensed boat captain for live-boat diving support; small business set-aside; deadline May 8, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water TransportationView NAICS

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333MF26Q0024.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FD26-284 NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center c

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

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Response DeadlineMay 8

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Submission Closed

05/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Full Description

Provide a USCG-licensed boat captain with at least two years of live-boat diving support experience to operate the vessel during scientific survey days.