Charter vessel to conduct the 2026-2030 annual west coast groundfish bottom trawl survey second pass (mid-august through the third week of october) for NOAA fisheries, northwest fisheries science…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M326C0011
- Awardee
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MS. Julie, Inc. UEI JD83CJMYAN28
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $496,480
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey Solicitation · 1305M326Q0088 · Posted Mar 24, 2026
- Contract value 20% obligated
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- $496,480.00 Current, with exercised options
- $2,491,344.90 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 10% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 3 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Newport, OR, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $496,480 |
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $2,491,344.90 definitive contract to MS. Julie, Inc. for charter of a commercial fishing vessel to conduct the 2026-2030 West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey on May 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The originating solicitation sought a fully equipped research vessel capable of towing an 85/104 four-panel Aberdeen trawl at 2.7 knots at depths up to 700 fathoms, with advanced navigation and sonar systems including dual radars, multiple GPS receivers, and Simrad echo sounders (ES60/EK60 or ES80/EK80). Survey operations will be conducted off the U.S. West Coast from mid-August through the third week of October annually, with vessels staffed by a Captain experienced in government charter work and crew holding current sea-safety, fire-fighting, and first aid certifications. Place of performance is Newport, OR.
The contract runs a base period from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods through April 30, 2031. The base period encompasses 47 fishing days, 12 break days, and 8 mobilization/demobilization days, with not-to-exceed amounts for mooring/communication/ice expenses ($9,000), travel expenses ($2,080), and vessel haul-out costs ($10,400). Evaluation criteria included vessel characteristics, commercial fishing experience of the vessel and crew, past performance with government or commercial contracts, and price.
Description
Charter vessel to conduct the 2026-2030 annual west coast groundfish bottom trawl survey second pass (mid-august through the third week of october) for NOAA fisheries, northwest fisheries science center (NWFSC). Or-FY26-01539 was approved on 3/10/26.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M326C0011?
1305M326C0011 was awarded to MS. Julie, Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on May 1, 2026.
How much is contract 1305M326C0011 worth?
The government has obligated $496,480 on 1305M326C0011. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,491,345.
Was contract 1305M326C0011 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M326C0011 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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