At-Sea Observer
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Location
San Francisco, CA
California
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Presolicitation
Service / NAICS
Technical Consulting
NAICS 541690
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA involves technical consulting in San Francisco, California. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by May 26, 2026 (13 days remaining).
Contract Description
***THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION’S (NOAA) ACQUISITION & GRANTS OFFICE, EASTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION-NORFOLK, NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE OFFICE OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES, INTENDS TO NEGOTIATE AND AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER, ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS, UNDER AUTHORITY OF RFO FAR 6.103-1, WITH POINT BLUE CONSERVATION SCIENCE FOR AT-SEA OBSERVATION TO BE PERFORMED AT MONTEREY BAY. NO SET ASIDE IS TO BE USED FOR THIS SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT. THE ASSOCIATED NAICS CODE IS 541690. ***THE SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION IS BASED ON NOAA’S REQUIREMENT THAT POINT BLUE CONSERVATION SCIENCE IS THE ONLY VENDOR THAT MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES THIS SERVICE. ALL PREVIOUS DATA COLLECTED FOR THIS DISTINCT PROJECT AT DAVIDSON SEAMOUNT WERE COLLECTED BY POINT BLUE. THEIR MARINE MAMMAL AND SEABIRD OB...
Timeline
Posted Date
May 11, 2026
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
13 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Technical Consulting (NAICS 541690), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in San Francisco, California. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in California
- ✓You have direct experience in technical consulting
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 13 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of May 26, 2026.
Are there other federal contract opportunities in California?
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