Mary Elizabeth- NEFSC Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Mary Elizabeth to provide longline charter services. This action supports the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Cooperative Gulf of Maine (GOM) Bottom Longline Survey. This notice is for informational purposes only; capability statements are requested for market research to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible for future requirements.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of longline charter services essential for the Cooperative Gulf of Maine (GOM) Bottom Longline Survey. The services are critical for NOAA's NEFSC operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (intended), Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Services
- NAICS: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)), Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (as per metadata, though current intent is sole source)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 21, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a formal solicitation, and no award will be made based on responses to this notice. Capability statements will be considered solely for market research to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted for future requirements. The decision to compete this requirement is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is being conducted as other than full and open competition using simplified procedures. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. Inquiries and capability statements should be emailed to Amanda Rossiter at amanda.rossiter@noaa.gov.