Fleet Stability Software Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Mariner Support Services. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing contract professional licensed and unlicensed mariners to support NOAA's fleet of research and survey ships, filling workforce gaps. Responses are due June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose
This notice is for planning purposes only to conduct market research. NOAA is seeking information from interested parties to determine industry capabilities for providing mariner support services, which may lead to a future Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for contract professional licensed and unlicensed mariners to support NOAA's fleet. This includes a variety of positions such as Licensed Marine Engineers (Chief, First, Second, Third Assistant Engineers) and Unlicensed Mariners (QMED, Junior Engineer, Oiler, Wiper/General Vessel Assistant-Engine, Chief Boatswain, Able Bodied Seaman, Ordinary Seaman/General Vessel Assistant-Deck, Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Second Cook, Steward Assistant). Mariners will be assigned to any class of NOAA ship for underway and pier-side operations, assisting with routine work, backfilling absent employees, and fulfilling critical staffing requirements at sea. Assignments typically range from one week to 90 days.
Key Requirements
Mariners must hold current, valid, appropriate USCG licenses and STCW endorsements, a US passport, and US citizenship. The contractor will be responsible for payroll, travel, workers' compensation, and training. Mariners must meet minimum qualifications and specific health and ability documentation. NOAA will provide berthing, meals (or allowance), tools, and safety gear.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research, potential RFQ)
- NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services (Size Standard: $25.5 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all business types; responses will inform potential socio-economic set-asides)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Various NOAA vessel homeports including Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; Gulfport, MS; Pascagoula, MS; Newport, OR; Newport, RI; Kodiak, AK; Ketchikan, AK; San Diego, CA; Honolulu, HI; New Castle, NH, as well as at sea or in port.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a brief (no more than three pages), typed Capability Statement. This statement must include:
- Company Profile: Name, address, UEI, business type, point of contact, and capabilities related to the DRAFT Statement of Work.
- Capability Demonstration: A narrative on staffing capabilities, evidence of recruiting, vetting, and retention processes for mariners, and corporate experience within the last three years with verifiable details. Submissions should be sent to Tamara.Horton@noaa.gov.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to procure services or issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted.