Field data collection, data downloading and organization, preparation of reports, and data analyses related to the deployment of satellite telemetry tags on large whale species in the gulf of maine…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M325C0048
- Awardee
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Center For Coastal Studies, Inc. UEI N7MUG651GCJ3
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $458,551
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Advancing Satellite Tag Technology for Large Whales Pre-Solicitation · 1305M325Q0179 · Posted Jul 17, 2025
- Contract value 63% obligated
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- $458,551.00 Current, with exercised options
- $733,158.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 53% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Provincetown, MA, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $458,551 |
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $733,158 definitive contract to Center For Coastal Studies, Inc. on September 30, 2025, for field data collection, data downloading and organization, preparation of reports, and data analyses related to the deployment of satellite telemetry tags on large whale species in the Gulf of Maine and nearby waters.
The contract is firm fixed price with no set-aside. Place of performance is Provincetown, MA. The originating solicitation, posted as a Sources Sought Notice on July 17, 2025, sought contractors capable of deploying Wildlife Computers satellite tags on large whales (humpback and fin whales), conducting health follow-up studies to evaluate impacts of miniaturized "blubber" tag designs, developing and executing training programs on satellite tag deployment best practices, and providing comprehensive data synthesis and reporting. The solicitation required contractors to hold or obtain federal authorization and permits under the Marine Mammal Protection Act by September 1, 2025, and to conduct field expeditions when target species are present. The project scope encompasses approximately 25 days of field operations between March and August 2026 in Massachusetts Bay, the Gulf of Maine, and surrounding waters. Deliverables include digital SLR photo-identification images with metadata, daily sightings logs, and satellite telemetry data in multiple formats. Period of performance extends through September 29, 2027, under a no-cost modification that extended the ultimate completion date.
Description
Field data collection, data downloading and organization, preparation of reports, and data analyses related to the deployment of satellite telemetry tags on large whale species in the gulf of maine and nearby waters. This includes deployment of sate
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M325C0048?
1305M325C0048 was awarded to Center For Coastal Studies, Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on September 30, 2025.
How much is contract 1305M325C0048 worth?
The government has obligated $458,551 on 1305M325C0048. Its potential value, with all options, is $733,158.
Was contract 1305M325C0048 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M325C0048 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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