Hawaii National Marine Sanctuary Vessel Charter Services
This sources sought notice is market research only and does not constitute a request for quote or a Government commitment. NOAA’s Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division seeks small business sources to support National Ocean Service, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries resource protection and monitoring missions to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary. The contractor would provide transit to study locations, meals and berthing accommodations, and operations during research, while NOAA supplies the Chief Scientist and Dive Master with overall responsibility and decision-making authority. The applicable NAICS code is 483114, “Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation,” with a 550-employee small business size standard, and a draft performance work statement is attached. Interested small businesses should provide company/contact information, UEI, size and socioeconomic status, capability demonstration including warranty requirements, any GWAC contract numbers, and a Rough Order of Magnitude estimate.