The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires port and harbor operational support in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The services include acting as a port agent, securing pier space, arranging pilots and line handlers, providing utilities, cell phones, ground transportation, and other logistical support. The performance period includes two estimated port visits: one from July 10 to July 16, 2026, and another from August 12 to August 19, 2026. The evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off, with the non-price technical solution being significantly more important than price. Two firm fixed-price purchase orders will be awarded for these visits.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires comprehensive port and harbor operational support in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The services include port agency, pier space, pilotage, line handling, utilities, transportation, and provisioning across two estimated port visits: one from July 10-16, 2026, and another from August 12-19, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price purchase order based on a best-value trade-off evaluation, where the non-price technical solution is significantly more important than price. The start date is an estimate and subject to funding approval, which could lead to a shortened performance period or a request for updated quotes.