NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations requires two able-bodied line handlers, one at the bow and one at the stern, to assist with docking, gangway handling, and possible shifting of the NOAA Ship Fairweather during port calls in Valdez, AK. Performance is expected in October 2026, with an anticipated port call from October 16 to October 20, 2026; alternate dates may be up to two weeks before or after unless mutually agreed, and scheduling or rescheduling requires 24 hours’ notice. The place of performance is the Port of Valdez, AK, preferably the John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock, with the specific pier finalized upon award. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 488310 with a 47M size standard, and award is intended as a firm-fixed-price purchase order evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price, with non-price factors significantly more important than price. The start date is estimated and subject to funding approval, and the contract may be canceled without penalty for unplanned operational diversions.