The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the supply of a chartered vessel and crew to conduct Ice Seal research in the Bering Sea of Alaska, as described in the Statement of Need. All responsible Small Business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by NOAA. The Government intends to select one contractor; however, the Government reserves the right toward no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotations, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 483114.The small business size standard is 550 employees.

The base period of performance of this requirement is from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, with two (2) option periods. In the event that all option periods are exercised, the total period of performance of this requirement will be April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.

Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted by email no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on January 5, 2024. Answers will be provided as soon as practicable.

Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on January 12, 2024, and shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at the contact information listed in this solicitation.

***This is subject to availability of funds and may be cancelled if funding is not received.***