Marine Mammal Commission

The Marine Mammal Commission, an independent civilian agency that provides scientific advice and oversight on marine mammal conservation policy and research, has awarded 18 federal contracts since 2018 with a combined potential value of $535 thousand. The agency's most recent contract award closed on July 29, 2020, with no recorded awards in the five years since. Contract activity peaked in 2019 with 14 awards, followed by 3 awards in 2018 and 1 award in 2020. The combined dollars obligated reached $514 thousand, representing 96 percent of the combined potential value across all awards.

The contract portfolio spans 11 distinct prime contractors, indicating a fragmented competitive base across a small procurement footprint. All 18 awards were made without set-aside designations, reflecting the agency's approach to open competitive solicitation. The low overall contract volume and extended inactivity since mid-2020 suggest the Commission relies minimally on contracts relative to its core advisory and grant-funding activities. Contract opportunities at the Marine Mammal Commission should be treated as watch-level given the dormant award pipeline and the agency's primary mission of administering research grants and policy guidance rather than procuring operational goods or services.

The Marine Mammal Commission is an independent government agency charged by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to further the conservation of marine mammals and their environment.